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^Baltimore: 

PUBLISHED  BY  E.  J.  COALE. 

1820. 

JOHX  D.  TOY,  PJUXTER. 


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DISTRICT  OF  MARYLAND,  to  wit: 

BE  IT  REMEMBERED,  That  on  the  ninth  day  of  August,  in  the 
*****  ***      forty-fifth   year  of  the  Independence    of  the  United  States 
J   SEAI.    *  °^    America,   John   CoJe  and  Edward    J.  Coale,  of  the  said 
»rtiiAj*Us>  district  have   deposited  in  this  office,  the  title  of  a  book,  the 
'        right   whereof  they  claim  as  proprietors,  in  the  words  follow- 
ing, to  wit: 

"Select  Portions  from  the  Authorised  Version  of  the  Whole  Book  of 
Psalms,  in  Metre,  with  the  Hymns  annexed." 

In  conformity  with  an  act  of  the  Congress  of  the  United  States,  entitled, 
"An  act  lor  the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  seeming  the  copies  of  maps, 
charts  and  books,  to  the  authors  and  proprietors  of  Mich  copies,  during  the 
times  therein  mentioned;"  and  also  to  an  act,  entitled.  "An  act  supplemen- 
tary to  an  act,  entitled.  'An  act  tor  the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  se- 
curing the  copies  of  maps,  charts  and  books,  to  the  authors  and  proprietors 
of  such  copies,  during  the  times  therein  mentioned.'  and  extending  the 
benefits  thereof  to  the  arts  of  designing,  engraving,  and  etching  historical 
and  other  prints." 

PHILIP  MOORE, 
Clerk  of  the  District  of  Maryland. 


1P]fU8VA<BI8< 


The  Book  of  Psalms,  in  metre,  contains 
an  ample  fund  of  christian  doctrine,  and 
devout  sentiment,  for  the  purposes  of  prayer 
and  praise;  and  in  it  we  may  find  passages 
capable  of  being  adapted  to  every  occasion 
of  public  or  private  worship.  But,  notwith- 
standing its  combined  richness  of  matter, 
and  singular  beauty  of  style,  a  difficulty  is 
often  experienced  in  selecting  and  arranging 
a  suitable  portion  for  any  particular  devo- 
tional exercise.  From  a  large  number  of 
connected  verses,  to  retain  only  those  most 
distinguished  by  an  evangelical  spirit,  and 
most  closely  adapted  to  the  subject  propos- 
ed, would  often  tend  to  perplex  the  congre- 


>1  PREFACE, 

gation;  and  the  apprehension  entertained  by 
some  of  such  a  result,  has  occasioned  an  at-, 
tachment  to  Hymns  of  human  composition, 
and  a  frequency  in  the  use  of  them,  by 
which  inspired  Psalmody  is  almost  ex- 
cluded from  their  worship. 

Among  the  Rubrics  in  the  Book  of  Com- 
mon Prayer,  there  is  one  expressly  designed 
to  guard  against  such  an  exclusion,  viz: 
"Wherever  the  Hymns  are  used  at  the  ce- 
lebration of  divine  service,  a  certain  portion 
or  portions  of  the  Psalms  of  David  in  metre 
shall  be  sung."  And  there  is  another,  by 
which  it  is  made  "the  duty  of  every  Min- 
ister, either  by  standing  directions,  or  from 
time  to  time,  to  appoint  portions  of  Psalms 
which  are  to  be  sung."  In  conformity  with 
this  direction,  and  to  facilitate  the  obser- 
vance of  it,  the  following  Selection  is  offer- 
ed to  the  public. 

Several  selections  of  a  similar  nature, 
have  been   published   for    the    use    of   the 


PREFACE,  Vli 

Church  in  Great  Britain,  where  the  expe- 
diency of  such  a  plan,  has  been  long  known 
and  acknowledged.  Selection  and  arrange- 
ment of  verses  are  the  principal  objects  of 
this  volume,  which  will  be  found  to  contain 
all  the  most  beautiful  and  devout  portions 
of  the  Holy  Psalter,  and  which  has  re- 
ceived the  approbation  of  the  Bishop  and 
I  several  of  the  Clergy  of  Maryland, 


8ISILI8(BVII<DSr  ©I1  IPSAI£iSH8< 


PSALM  1. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  6. 

1  1    FOW  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents 
JLJL  By  iH  advice  to  walk, 

Nor  stands  in  sinners  ways,  nor  sits 
Where  men  profanely  talk! 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 

His  business  and  delight; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams, 

With  timely  fruit  does  bend 
He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 
All  his  designs  attend. 

6  For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways; 
To  happiness  they  tend; 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
Shall  both  in  ruin  end. 
2 


14  A    SELECTION 

PART  SECOND VER.  4,  5,  6. 

4  TTNGODLY  men,  and  their  attempts, 
U  No  lasting  root  shall  find; 

Untimely  blasted,  and  dispers'd 
Like  chaff  before  the  wind. 

5  Their  guilt  shall  strike  the  wicked  dumb 

Before  their  judge's  face: 
No  formal  hypocrite  shall  then 
Among  the  saints  have  place. 

6  For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways; 

To  happiness  they  tend; 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
Shall  both  in  ruin  end. 

PSALM  2. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  4. 

1  "TTWTITH  restless  and  ungovern'd  rage, 
f  f     Why  do  the  heathen  storm? 
Why  in  such  rash  attempts  engage, 
As  they  can  ne'er  perform? 

£  The  great  in  counsel  and  in  might, 
Their  various  forces  bring; 
Against  the  Lord  they  all  unite, 
And  his  anointed  king. 

3  "Must  we  submit  to  their  commands?" 

Presumptuously  they  say: 
"No,  let  us  break  their  slavish  bands,  . 
"And  cast  their  chains  away." 

4  But  God,  who  sits  enthron'd  on  high, 

And  sees  how  they  combine, 
Does  their  conspiring  strength  defy. 
And  mocks  their  vain  design. 


OF    PSALMS.  15 

PART  SECOND VER.  7,  8,  9,  10,  12,  13. 

7  A   TTEND,  0  earth,  whilst  I  declare 
f\    God's  uncontroll'd  decree; 
"Thou  art  my  Son;  this  day,  my  heir, 

"Have  I  begotten  thee. 

8  "Ask,  and  receive  thy  full  demands; 

"Thine  shall  the  heathen  be; 

"The  utmost  limits  of  the  lands 

"Shall  be  possess'd  by  thee. 

9  "Thy  threat'ning  sceptre  thou  shalt  shake., 

"And  crush  them  ev'ry  where; 
"As  massy  bars  of  iron  break 
"The  potter's  brittle  ware." 

10  Learn  then,  ye  princes;  and  give  ear, 

Ye  judges  of  the  earth; 
Worship  the  Lord  with  holy  fear; 
Rejoice  with  awful  mirth. 

12  Appease  the  Son  with  due  respect, 

Your  timely  homage  pay: 
Lest  he  revenge  the  bold  neglect, 
Incens'd  by  your  delay. 

13  If  but  in  part  his  anger-rise, 

Who  can  endure  the  flame? 
Then  blest  are  they,  whose  hope  relies 
On  his  most  holy  name. 

PSALM  3. 

ver.  1,  2,   3,  4,  5,  8. 

i  TJT°W  many,  Lord,  of  late  are  grown 
JL  jL  The  troubles  of  my  peace! 
And  as  their  numbers  hourly  rise, 
So  does  their  rage  increase. 


16  A    SELECTION 

2  Insulting,  they  my  soul  upbraid, 

And  him  whom  I  adore; 
"The  God  in  whom  he  trusts,"  say  they, 
"Shall  rescue  him  no  more." 

3  But  thou,  0  Lord,  art  my  defence; 

On  thee  my  hopes  rely; 
Thou  art  my  glory,  and  shalt  yet 
Lift  up  my  head  on  high. 

4  Since  w^hensoe'er,  in  like  distress, 

To  God  I  made  my  pray'r, 

He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill; 

Why  should  I  now  despair? 

5  Guarded  by  him,  I  laid  me  down,. 

My  sweet  repose  to  take; 
For  I  through  him  securely  sleep, 
Through  him  in  safety  wake. 

8  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs; 
He  only  can  defend: 
His  blessing  he  extends  to  all 
That  on  his  pow'r  depend. 


PSALM  4. 

PART  FIRST VER.  2,  3,  4,  5, 

HOW  long  will  ye,  0  sons  of  men, 
To  blot  my  fame  devise? 
How  long  your  vain  designs  pursue, 
And  spread  malicious  lies? 

Consider  that  the  righteous  man 

Is  God's  peculiar  choice; 
And,  when  to  him  I  make  my  pray'r, 

He  always  hears  my  voice. 


OF    PSALMS.  17 

4  Then  stand  in  awe  of  his  commands, 

Flee  ev'ry  thing  that's  ill; 
Commune  in  private  with  your  hearts, 
And  bend  them  to  his  will. 

5  The  place  of  other  sacrifice 

Let  righteousness  supply; 
And  let  your  hope,  securely  fix'd, 
On  God  alone  rely. 

PART   SECOND—- VER.  1,  6,  7,  8. 

1   ^k  LORD  thou  art  my  righteous  judge, 
*7  To  my  complaint  give  ear: 
Thou  still  redeem'st  me  from  distress; 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  and  hear. 

6  While  worldly  minds  impatient  grow 

More  prosp'rous  times  to  see; 
Still  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 
Shine  brightly,  Lord,  on  me. 

7  So  shall  my  heart  o'erflow  with  joy, 

More  lasting  and  more  true 
Than  theirs,  who  stores  of  corn  and  wine 
Successively  renew. 

8  Then  down  in  peace  I'll  lay  my  head, 

And  take  my  needful  rest; 
No  other  guard,  O  Lord,  I  crave, 
Of  thy  defence  possess'd. 

PSALM  5. 
ver.  1,  3,  5,  7, 

1  "W~  ORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 
JLi  Accept  my  secret  pray'r; 
To  thee  alone,  my  king,  my  God, 
Will  I  for  help  repair. 

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18  A    SELECTION 

3  Thou  in  the  morn  my  voice  shalt  hear, 
And  with  the  dawning  day 
To  thee  devoutly  1*11  look  up, 
To  thee  devoutly  pray. 

5  Not  long  shall  stubborn  fools  remain 
Unpunish'd  in  thy  view; 
All  such  as  act  unrighteous  things 
Thy  vengeance  shall  pursue. 

7  But  when  thy  boundless  grace  shall  me. 
To  thy  lov'd  courts  restore, 
On  thee  I'll  fix  my  longing  eyes, 
And  humbly  there  adore. 


PSALM  6. 

ver.  1,  3,  4,  5. 

1  f  I^HY  dreadful  anger,  Lord  restrain, 
JL     And  spare  a  wretch  forlorn; 
Correct  me  not  in  thy  fierce  wrath, 
Too  heavy  to  be  borne. 

3  My  tortur'd  flesh  distracts  my  mind, 

And  fills  my  soul  with  grief: 
But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  delay 
To  grant  me  thy  relief? 

4  Thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  repeat, 

And  ease  my  troubled  soul; 
Lord,  for  thy  wond'rous  mercy's  sake., 
Vouchsafe  to  make  me  whole. 

5  For  after  death  no  more  can  I 

Thy  glorious  acts  proclaim; 
No  pris'ner  of  the  silent  grave 
Can  magnify  thy  name. 


OF    PSALMS. 


PSALM  7. 

ver.  8,  9,  10,  12,  17. 

8  TMPARTIAL  judge  of  all  the  world, 
1    I  trust  my  cause  to  thee; 
According  to  my  just  deserts. 
So  let  thy  sentence  be. 

9  Let  wicked  arts  and  wicked  men 
Together  be  o'erthrown; 
But  guard  the  just,  thou  God,  to  whom 
The  hearts  of  both  are  known. 

10  God  me  protects;  not  only  me. 
But  all  of  upright  heart; 
And  daily  lays  up  wrath  for  those 
Who  from  his  laws  depart. 

12  If  they  persist,  he  whets  his  sword, 
His  bow  stands  ready  bent; 
Ev'n  now  with  swift  destruction  wing'd, 
His  pointed  shafts  are  sent. 

17  Therefore  will  I  the  righteous  ways 
Of  Providence  proclaim; 
I'll  sing  the  praise  of  God  most  high, 
And  celebrate  his  name. 

PSALM  8 
ver.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  9. 

1  £\  THOU,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
\J   Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou! 

Hew  glorious  is  thy  name! 

2  In  heav'n  thy  wondrous  acts  are  sung,. 

Nor  fully  reckon'd  there; 


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And  yet  thou  mak'st  the  infant  tongue 
Thy  boundless  praise  declare. 

3  When  heav'n,  thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wondYing  sight; 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light; 

4  What's  man,  say  I,  that,  Lord,  thou  lov'st 

To  keep  him  in  thy  mind? 
Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov'st 
To  them  so  wond'rous  kind? 

5  Him  next  in  pow'r  thou  didst  create 

To  thy  celestial  train; 
Ordain'd,  with  dignity  and  state, 
O  er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

9  0  thou  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
WTithin  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou, 
How  glorious  is  thy  name! 


PSALM  9. 

PART    FIRST VER.  1,  7,  9,  10,  11. 

1  F|^0  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord, 
Jt    I  will  my  heart  prepare; 
To  all  the  listening  world  thy  works, 
Thy  wond'rous  works  declare. 

7  The  Lord  for  ever  lives,  who  has 
His  righteous  throne  prepar'd; 
Impartial  justice  to  dispense, 
To  punish,  or  reward. 

9  God  is  a  constant  sure  defence 
Against  oppressing  rage; 
As  troubles  rise,  his  needful  aids 
In  our  behalf  engage. 


*F   PSALM'S.  21 

10  All  those  who  have  his  goodness  prov'd 

Will  in  his  truth  confide; 
Whose  mercy  ne'er  forsook  the  man, 
That  on  his  help  rely'd. 

11  Sing  praises  therefore  to  the  Lord, 

From  Sion,  his  abode; 
Proclaim  his  deeds,  till  all  the  world 
Confess  no  other  God. 

PART    SECOND VER.  15,  16,  17,  18. 

15  TfcEEP  in  the  pit  they  digg'd  forme, 
\j    *  he  heathen  pride  is  laid; 
Their  guilty  feet  to  their  own  snare 

Are  heedlessly  betray'd. 

16  Thus,  by  the  just  returns  he  makes, 

The  mighty  Lord  is  known; 
While  wicked  men,  by  their  own  plot^ 
Are  shamefully  o'erthrown. 

17  No  single  sinner  shall  escape, 

By  privacy  obseur'd; 
Nor  nation,  from  his  just  revenge, 
By  numbers  be  secur'd. 

1 8  His  suffering  saints,  when  most  distress'd, 

He  ne'er  forgets  to  aid; 
Their  expectations  shall  be  crown'd, 
Though  for  a  time  del  ay 'd. 


PSALM  11. 

ver.  4,  5,  6,  7. 

HE  Lord  hath  both  a  temple  here, 
And  righteous  throne  above; 
W^here  he  surveys  the  sons  of  men. 
And  how  their  councils  move. 


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~&  A    SELECTION 

5  If  God  the  righteous,  whom  he  loves, 

For  trial  does  correct, 
What  must  the  sons  of  violence, 
Whom  he  abhors,  expect? 

6  Snares,  fire  and  brimstone,  on  their  heads 

Shall  in  one  tempest  showY; 
This  dreadful  mixture,  his  revenge 
Into  their  cup  shall  pour. 

7  The  righteous  Lord  will  righteous  deeds 

With  signal  favour  grace; 

And  to  the  upright  man  disclose 

The  brightness  of  his  face. 


PSALM  13. 

ver.  1,  3,  5,  6. 

1  XJTOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord? 
JlJL  Must  I  for  ever  mourn? 
How  long  wilt  thou  withdraw  from  me, 
Oh!  never  to  return? 

3  Oh!  hear,  and  to  my  longing  eyes 
Restore  thy  wonted  light; 
And  suddenly,  or  I  shall  sleep 
In  everlasting  night. 

5  Since  I  have  always  plac'd  my  trust 

Beneath  thy  mercy's  wing; 
Thy  saving  health  will  come,  and  then 
My  heart  with  joy  shall  spring. 

6  Then  shall  my  song,  with  praise  inspir'd, 

To  thee  my  God  ascend: 
Who  to  thy  servant  in  distress 
Such  bounty  did'st  extend. 


OF    PSALMS.  23 

PSALM  14. 
ver.  1,  4,  5,  6. 

1  OURE  wicked  fools  must  needs  suppose, 
J5  That  God  is  nothing  but  a  name; 
Corrupt  and  lewd  their  practice  grows; 

No  breast  is  warm'd  with  holy  flame. 

4  But  can  these  workers  of  deceit 

Be  all  so  dull  and  senseless  grown, 

That  they,  like  bread,  my  people  eat, 

And  God's  almighty  pow'r  disown? 

5  How  will  they  tremble  then  for  fear, 

When  his  just  wrath  shall  them  o'ertake? 
For  to  the  righteous  God  is  near, 
And  never  will  their  cause  forsake. 

6  111  men,  in  vain,  with  scorn  expose 

Those  methods  which  the  good  pursue: 
Since  God  a  refuge  is  for  those, 

Whom  his  just  eyes  with  favour  view. 

PSALM  15. 

ver.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  7, 

i  X"  ORD,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may 
J_i  To  thy  blest  courts  repair; 
Not,  stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
But  to  inhabit  there? 

2  ?Tis  he,  whose  ev'ry  thought  and  deed 

By  rules  of  virtue  moves; 
Whose  gen'rous  tongue  disdains  to  speak 
The  thing  his  heart  disproves. 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge, 

His  neighbour's  fame  to  wound; 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report, 
By  malice  whisper'd  round. 


24  A    SELECTION 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  pow'r, 

Can  ireat  with  just  neglect; 
And  piety,  though  cloih'din  rags, 
Religiously  respect. 

5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 

Has  ever  firmly  stood; 
And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

7  The  man,  who  by  this  steady  course 

Has  happiness  insur'd; 
When  earth's  foundation  shakes,  shall  stand 
By  providence  secur'd. 

PSALM  16. 

ver.  5,  8,  9,  10,  11. 

5  1,|Y  lot  is  fall'n  in  that  blest  land 
XfJL  Where  God  is  truly  known; 
He  fills  my  cup  with  lib'ral  hand, 
Tis  he  supports  my  throne. 

8  I  strive  each  action  to  approve 

To  his  all-seeing  eye; 
No  danger  shall  my  hopes  remove, 
Because  he  still  is  nigh. 

9  Therefore  my  heart  all  grief  defies, 

My  glory  does  rejoice; 
My  flesh  shall  rest,  in  hope  to  rise, 
Wak'd  by  his  powerful  voice. 

10  Thou,  Lord,  when  I  resign  my  breath 

My  soul  from  hell  shalt  free; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 
The  least  corruption  see. 


OF    PSALMS. 

11  Thou  shalt  the  paths  of  life  display, 
Which  to  thy  presence  lead; 
Where  pleasures  dwell  without  allay, 
And  joys  that  never  fade. 

PSALM  17. 

ver.  1,  5,  6,  8. 

1  rW^O  my  just  plea  and  sad  complaint 
I     Attend,  O  righteous  Lord; 
And  to  my  pray'r,  as  'tis  unfeign'd, 
A  gracious  ear  afford. 

5  That  I  may  still,  in  spite  of  wrongs, 

My  innocence  secure, 
O  guide  me  in  thy  righteous  ways, 
And  make  my  footsteps  sure. 

6  Since,  heretofore,  I  ne'er  in  vain 

To  thee  my  pray'r  address'd; 
O!  now,  my  God,  incline  thine  ear 
To  this  my  just  request. 

8  0!  keep  me  in  thy  tend'rest  care; 
Thy  shelt 'ring  wings  stretch  out, 
To  guard  me  safe  from  savage  foes, 
That  compass  me  about. 

PSALM  18. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  18. 

1  *^T0  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
_l^|    My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  a  rock, 
A  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 
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26  A    SELECTION 

2  Thou  my  deliv'rer  art,  my  God; 

My  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  pow'r; 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  toes  abroad, 
At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  towV. 

3  To  thee  I  will  address  my  pray'r, 

(To  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe;) 
So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care, 

Be  guarded  from  my  treach'rous  foe. 

18  His  subtle  rage  had  near  prevail'd, 

When  I  distress'd  and  friendless  lay; 
But  still,  when  other  succours  fail'd, 
God  was  my  firm  support  and  stay. 


PART    SECOND— VER.  4,  6,  7,  15. 

4  11Y  floods  of  wicked  men  distress'd, 

U    With  seas  of  sorrow  compass'd  round, 
With  dire  infernal  pangs  oppress'd, 
In  death's  unwieldly  fetters  bound; 

6  Toheav'n  I  made  my  mournful  pray'r, 

To  God  address'd  my  humble  moan; 
Who  graciously  inclin'd  his  ear, 
And  heard  me  from  his  lofty  throne. 

7  When  God  arose  my  part  to  take, 

The  conscious  earth  was  struck  with  fear: 
The  hills  did  at  his  presence  shake, 
Nor  could  his  dreadful  fury  bear. 

15  The  deep  its  secret  stores  disclos'd, 
The  world's  foundations  naked  lay; 
By  his  avenging  wrath  expos'd, 
-  Which  fiercely  rag'd  that  dreadful  day. 


OF    PSALMS. 
PART   THIRD VER.  17,  18,  19,  21. 

17  d^i  OD  his  resistless  pow'r  employ'd 

\JK  My  strongest  foes'  attempts  to  break; 
Who  else  with  ease  had  soon  destroy'd 
The  weak  defence  that  I  could  make. 

3  8  Their  subtle  rage  had  near  prevail'd, 

When  I  distressrd  and  friendless  lay; 
But  still  when  other  succours  fail'd, 
God  was  my  firm  support  and  stay. 

19  From  dangers  that  inclos'd  me  round, 

He  brought  me  forth,  and  set  me  free, 
For  some  just  cause  his  goodness  found, 
That  mov'd  him  to  delight  in  me. 

21  For  I  his  judgments  keep  in  sight, 
In  his  just  paths  I  always  trod; 
I  never  did  his  statutes  slight, 

Nor  loosely  wander  from  my  God. 


PART    FOURTH VER.  25,  26,  27,  30,  51. 

25  f  ■  iHOU  suit'st,  O  Lord,  thy  righteous  ways 

I      To  various  paths  of  human  kind; 
They  who  for  mercy  merit  praise, 

With  thee  shall  wond'rous  mercy  find. 

26  Thou  to  the  just  shall  justice  show; 

The  pure  thy  purity  shall  see; 
Such  as  perversely  choose  to  go, 

Shall  meet  with  due  returns  from  thee. 

27  That  he  the  humble  soul  will  save, 

And  crush  the  haughty's  boasted  might, 
In  me  the  Lord  an  instance  gave, 

Whose  darkness  he  has  tum'd  to  light. 


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30  For  God's  designs  shall  still  succeed, 

His  word  will  bear  the  utmost  test; 
He's  a  strong  shield  to  all  that  need, 
And  on  his  sure  protection  rest. 

31  Who  then  deserves  to  be  ador'd, 

But  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend? 
Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
Can  with  resistless  pow'r  defend? 

PSALM  19. 

PART    FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  4. 

L  f  jlHE  heav'ns  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 
§      Which  that  alone  can  fill; 
The  firmament  and  stars  express 
Their  great  Creator's  skill. 

2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  day 
Fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings; 
And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
Divine  instruction  springs. 

S  Their  powerful  language  to  no  realm 
Or  region  is  coniin'd; 
'Tis  nature's  voice,  and  understood 
Alike  by  all  mankind. 

4  Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 
Through  earth's  extent  display; 
Whose  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 
Does  round  the  world  convey. 

PART    SECOND VER.  7,  8,  9,  10,  11. 

7  fi  OD'S  perfect  law  converts  the  soul; 
\J[  Reclaims  from  false  desires: 
AVith  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 


OF    PSALMS. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

And  bring  sincere  delight; 
His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 
Assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

9  His  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd, 

On  sure  foundations  laid; 
His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 
Of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd. 

10  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 
Or  gold  refin'd  with  skill; 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
That  from  the  comb  distil. 

.1 1  My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 
And  friendly  warnings  give;j 
Divine  rewards  attend  on  those, 
Who  by  thy  precepts  live. 


PART    THIRD — VER.  7,  12,  13,  14, 

7  d^i  OD'S  perfect  law  converts  the  soul: 
\JT  Reclaims  from  false  desires: 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 

\2  But  what  frail  man  observes  how  oft 
He  does  from  virtue  fall? 
O  cleanse  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
Thou  God  that  know'st  them  all! 

1 3  Let  no  presumptuous  sin,  O  Lord, 
Dominion  have  o'er  me; 
That,  by  thy  grace  preserv'd,  I  may 
The  great  transgression  flee. 


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14  So  shall  my  pray'r  and  praises  be 
With  thy  acceptance  blest; 
And  I  secure,  on  thy  defence, 
My  strength  and  Saviour,  rest. 


PSALM  22. 

PART    FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  11. 

1  1%/TY  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  me; 
l_vJL  "When  I  with  anguish  faint? 
O!  why  so  far  from  me  remov'd, 
And  from  my  loud  complaint? 

&  All  day,  but  all  the  day  unheard, 
To  thee  do  I  complain; 
With  cries  implore  relief  all  night; 
But  cry  all  night  in  vain. 

3  Yet  thou  art  still  the  righteous  judge 
Of  innocence  oppress'd; 
And  therefore  Israel's  praises  are 
Of  right  to  thee  address'd. 

11  Withdraw  not  then  so  far  from  me, 
When  trouble  is  so  nigh; 
0!  send  me  help!  thy  help,  on  which 
I  only  can  rely. 

TART    SECOND VER.  1,  6,  7,  8. 

1  "MJfY  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  me 
jrl    V.  hen  I  with  anguish  faint? 
O  why  so  far  from  me  remov'd, 
And  from  my  loud  complaint? 


OF    PSALMS. 

6  For  I  am  treated  like  a  worm; 

Like  none  of  human  birth; 
Not  only  by  the  great  revil'd, 
But  made  the  rabble's  mirth. 

7  With  laughter  all  the  gazing  crowd, 

My  agonies  survey; 
They  shoot  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
And  thus  deriding  say; 

8  "In  God  he  trusted,  boasting  oft 

"That  he  was  Heav'n's  delight; 
"Let  God  come  down  to  save  him  nows 
"And  own  his  favourite." 


PART   THIRD VER.  14,  15,  16,  17,  18. 

14  1%/TY  blood  like  water's  spill'd,  my  joints 
J^JL  Are  rack'd  and  out  of  frame; 

My  heart  dissolves  within  my  breast, 
Like  wax  before  the  flame. 

15  My  strength,  like  potter's  earth,  is  parch 'd;. 

My  tongue  cleaves  to  my  jaws; 
And  to  the  silent  shades  of  death 
My  fainting  soul  withdraws. 

16  Like  blood  hounds,  to  surround  me,  they 

In  pack'd  assemblies  meet: 
They  pierc'd  my  inoffensive  hands: 
They  pierc'd  my  harmless  feet. 

17  My  body's  rack'd,  till  all  my  bones 

Distinctly  may  be  told; 

Yet  such  a  spectacle  of  woe 

As  pastime  they  behold* 


SI 


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18  As  spoil  my  garments  they  divide, 
Lots  for  my  vesture  cast; 
Therefore  approach,  0  Lord,  my  strength, 
And  to  mv  succour  haste. 


part  fourth— ver.  23,  27",  28, 29,  30. 

23  "^K7*E  worshippers  of  Jacob's  God, 
1     "All  you  of  Israel's  line, 
"0  praise  the  Lord,  and  to  your  praise. 
"Sincere  obedience  join." 

9.7  Then  shall  the  glad  converted  world 
To  God  their  homage  pay; 
And  scatter'd  nations  of  the  earth 
One  sov'reign  Lord  obey. 

28  'Tis  his  supreme- prerogative 

O'er  subject  kings  to  reign; 
'Tis  just  that  he  should  rule  the  world, 
Who  does  the  world  sustain. 

29  The  rich,  who  are  with  plenty  fed, 

His  bounty  must  confess; 
The  sons  of  want,  by  him  reliev'd, 
Their  gen'rous  patron  bless. 

With  humble  worship  to  his  throne 

They  all  for  aid  resort; 
That  pow'r,  which  first  their  beings  gave, 

Can  only  them  support. 

30  Then  shall  a  chosen  spotless  race, 

Devoted  to  his  name, 
To  their  admiring  heirs  his  truth3 
And  glorious  acts,  proclaim^  ' 


OF    PSALMS*  33 

PART   FIFTH — VER.  25,  26,  27,  29. 

25  fTlHUS,  in  thy  sacred  courts,  will  I 

1      My  cheerful  thanks  express; 
In  presence  of  thy  saints  perform 
The  vows  of  my  distress. 

26  The  meek  companions  of  my  grief 

Shall  find  my  table  spread; 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord,  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

37  Then  shall  the  glad  converted  world 
To  God  their  homage  pay; 
And  scatter'd  nations  of  the  earth 
One  sov'reign  Lord  obey. 

29  The  rich,  who  are  with  plenty  fed, 
His  bounty  must  confess: 
The  sons  of  want,  by  him  reliev'd, 
Their  gen  rous  patron  bless. 

With  humble  worship  to  his  throne 

They  all  for  aid  resort; 
That  pow'r,  which  first  their  beings  gave, 

Can  only  them  support. 

PSALM  23. 

1  rW^HE  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 

M     Vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide; 
The  shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care, 
My  wants  are  all  supply 'd. 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Refreshing  water  flows. 


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3  He  does  my  wand'nng  soul  reclaim, 
And,  to  his  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
In  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 

From  fear  and  danger  free; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  In  presence  of  my  spiteful  foes 

He  does  my  table  spread; 
He  crowns  my  cup  with  cheerful  wine4 
"With  oil  anoints  my  head. 

6  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wond'rous  love 

Through  all  my  life  extend, 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 
And  in  his  temple  spend. 


PSALM  24. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1 ,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6. 

1  ri^HIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 

1     The  Lord's  her  fullness  is; 
The  world  and  they  that  dwell  therein, 
By  sov'reign  right  are  his. 

2  He  fram'd  and  fix'd  it  on  the  seas: 

And  his  almighty  hand, 
Upon  inconstant  floods,  has  made 
The  sable  fabric  stand. 

3  But  for  himself,  this  Lord  of  all 

One  chosen  seat  design'd; 

0!  who  shall  to  that  sacred  hill 

Deserv'd  admittance  find? 


QF    PSALMS.  '  35 

4  The  man,  whose  hands  and  heart  are  pure, 

Whose  thoughts  from  pride  are  free; 
Who  honest  poverty  prefers 
To  gainful  perjury. 

5  This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 

Shall  show'r  his  blessings  down; 
Whom  God,  his  Saviour,  shall  vouchsafe 
With  righteousness  to  crown. 

♦5  Such  is  the  race  of  saints,  by  whom 
The  sacred  courts  are  trod; 
And  such  the  proselytes  that  seek 
The  face  of  Jacob's  God. 


PART    SECOND— VER.  7,  8,  9,  10* 

7  MS*  RECT  your  heads,  eternal  gates; 
Jt_J   Unfold,  to  entertain 

The  king  of  glory:  see,  he  comes, 
With  his  celestial  train. 

8  Who  is  the  king  of  glory?    who? 

The  Lord,  for  strength  renown'd; 
In  battle  mighty;  o'er  his  foes 
Eternal  victor  crownd. 

9  Erect  your  heads,  ye  gates;  unfold, 

In  state  to  entertain 
The  king  of  glory:  see,  he  comes, 
With  all  his  shining  train. 

10  Who  is  the  king  of  glory?  who? 

The  Lord  of  hosts  renown'd; 
Of  glory  he  alone  is  king, 
Who  is  with  glory  crown'd. 


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PSALM  25. 

PART   FIRST VER.  1,  3,  4,  6. 

1  ri^O  God,  in  whom  I  trust, 
JL    J  lift  my  heart  and  voice; 
O!  let  me  not  be  put  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  foes  rejoice. 

3  Those  who  on  thee  rely, 

Let  no  disgrace  attend; 
Be  that  the  shameful  lot  of  such, 
As  wilfudy  offend. 

4  To  me  thy  truth  impart, 

And  lead  me  in  thy  way; 
For  thou  art  he  that  brings  me  help; 
On  thee  I  wait  all  day. 

6  Thy  mercies  and  thy  love, 
O  Lord,  recall  to  mind; 
And  graciously  continue  still, 
As  thou  wert  ever,  kind. 

PART    SECOND VER.  7,  8,  9,  10. 

7  n  "  ET  all  ray  youthful  crimes 
XjI  Be  blotted  out  by  thee; 

And  for  thy  wond'rous  goodness'  sake. 
In  mercy  think  on  me. 

8  His  mercy,  and  his  truth, 

The  righteous  Lord  displays, 
In  bringing  wand'ring  sinners  home, 
And  teaching  them  his  ways. 

§  He  those  in  justice  guides, 
Who  his  direction  seek; 
And  in  his  sacred  paths  shall  lead 
The  humble  and  the  meek. 


OF    PSALMS. 

1 0  Through  all  the  ways  of  God 
Both  truth  and  mercy  shine: 
To  such  as,  with  religious  hearts, 
To  his  blest  will  incline. 


"S 


PART   THIRD VER.  11,  12,  13,  14, 

INCE  mercy  is  the  grace 
That  most  exalts  thy  fame, 
Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  0  Lord, 
And  so  advance  thy  name. 


12  Whoe'er,  with  humble  fear, 

To  God  his  duty  pays, 
Shall  find  the  Lord  a  faithful  guide, 
In  all  his  righteous  ways. 

13  His  quiet  soul  with  peace 

Shall  be  for  ever  bless'd; 
And  by  his  num'rous  race  the  land 
Successively  possess'd. 

14  For  God  to  all  his  saints 

His  secret  will  imparts; 
And  does  his  gracious  cov'nant  write 
In  their  obedient  hearts. 


PART  FOURTH— VER.  16,  17,  18. 

16  f\l  turn,  and  all  my  griefs, 
l^Fln  mercy,  Lord,  redress; 

For  I  am  compass'd  round  with  woes, 
And  plung'd  in  deep  distress. 

17  The  sorrows  of  my  heart 

To  mighty  sums  increase; 
0!  from  this  dark  and  dismal  state 
My  troubled  soul  release! 


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18  Do  thou  with  tender  ejes, 
My  sad  affliction  see; 
Acquit  me,  Lord,  and  from  my  guiit 
Entirely  set  me  free. 

PSALM  26. 

PART    FIRST VER.  1,  0,7,  12. 

i    XUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths 
f|    Of  righteousness  have  trod; 
I  cannot  fail,  who  all  my  trust 
Repose  on  thee,  my  God. 

6  I'll  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 

And  bring  a  heart  so  pure, 
That,  when  thy  altar  I  approach, 
My  .welcome  shall  secure. 

7  My  thanks  I'll  publish  there,  and  tell 

How  thy  renown  excels; 
That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
In  which  thy  honour  dwells. 

12  In  spite  of  all  assaulting  foes, 
1  still  maintain  my  ground; 
And  shall  survive  among  thy  saints, 
Thy  praises  to  resound. 

PART    SECOND VER.  2,  4,  5,  6. 

2  ^1  EARCH  thou  my  heart,  whose  innocence 
^    Will  shine  the  more  'tis  try'd; 
For  I  have  kept  thy  grace  in  view, 
And  made  thy  truth  my  guide. 

4  I  never  for  companions  took 
The  idle  or  profane; 
No  hypocrite,  with  all  his  arts, 
Could  e'er  my  friendship  gain. 


OF    PSALMS. 

5  I  hate  the  busy  plotting  crew, 

Who  make  distracted  times; 
And  shun  their  wicked  company, 
As  I  avoid  their  crimes. 

6  I'll  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 

And  brina:  a  heart  so  pure, 
That,  when  thy  altar  I  approach, 
My  welcome  shall  secure. 

PART  THIRD* VER.  6,  7. 

6  IT'LL  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 

I    And  bring  a  heart  so  pure, 
That,  when  thy  altar  I  approach, 
My  welcome  shall  secure. 

7  My  thanks  I'll  publish  there,  and  tell 

How  thy  renown  excels; 
That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
In  which  thy  honour  dwells. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.. 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  ivas,  is  now. 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

PSALM  27. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  4,  5,  6. 


39 


HOM  should  I  fear,  since  God  to  me 
Is  saving  health  and  light? 


■w 

Since  strongly  he  my  life  supports, 
What  can  my  soul  affright? 

*  To  be  sung  after  Morning  Prayer,  at  the  consecration  of  a 
church. — See  the  Rubrick. 


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A   SELECTION 


4  Henceforth,  within  his  house  to  dwell 

I  earnestly  desire; 
His  wond'rous  beauty  there  to  view, 
And  of  his  will  inquire. 

5  For  there  I  may  with  comfort  rest, 

In  times  of  deep  distress; 
And  safe,  as  on  a  rock,  abide 
In  that  secure  recess. 

6  Whilst  God  o'er  all  my  haughty  foes 

My  lofty  head  shall  raise; 
And  I  my  joyful  tribute  bring, 
With  grateful  songs  of  praise. 

PART  SECOND VER.  7,  8,  9,  10. 

7  |~i  ONTINUE,  Lord,  to  hear  my  voice, 
\J   Whene'er  to  thee  I  cry; 

In  mercy  my  complaints  receive, 
Nor  my  request  deny. 

8  When  us  to  seek  thy  glorious  face 

Thou  kindly  dost  advise; 
"Thy  glorious  face  I'll  always  seek/' 
My  grateful  heart  replies. 

9  Then  hide  not  thou  thy  face,  O  Lord, 

Nor  me  in  wrath  reject; 
My  God  and  Saviour,  leave  not  him, 
Thou  didst  so  oft  protect. 

10  Though  all  my  friends,  and  kindred  too, 

Their  helpless  charge  forsake; 
Yet  thou,  whose  love  excels  them  all, 
Wilt  care  and  pity  take. 


OF   PSALMS.  41 

PART  THIRD — VSR. -11,  12,  13,  14i 

11  T NSTRUCT  me  in  thv  paths,  0  Lord, 

I    My  ways  directly  guide; 
Lest  envious  men,  who  watch  my  steps, 
Should  see  me  tread  aside. 

12  Lord,  disappoint  my  cruel  foes; 

Defeat  their  ill  desire, 
Whose  lying  lips,  and  bloody  hands, 
Against  my  peace  conspire. 

13  1  trusted  that  my  future  life 

Should  with  thy  love  be  crown'd; 
Or  else  my  fainting  soul  had  sunk, 
With  sorrow  compassM  round. 

14  God's  time  with  patient  faith  expect, 

Who  will  inspire  thy  breast 
With  inward  strength:  do  thou  thy  part, 
And  leave  to  him  the  rest. 

PSALM  28. 

ver.  1,  2,  3,  5,  6. 

1  d~\  LORD,  my  rock,  to  thee  I  cry, 
\J  In  sighs  consume  my  breath; 

O!  answer,  or  I  shall  become 
Like  those  that  sleep  in  death, 

2  Regard  my  supplication,  Lord, 

The  cries  that  I  repeat, 
With  weeping  eyes,  and  lifted  hands. 
Before  thy  mercy  seat. 

3  Let  me  escape  the  sinners'  doom, 

Who  make  a  trade  of  ill; 
And  ever  speak  the  person  fair, 
Whose  blood  they  mean  to  spill, 

4* 


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5  Since  they  the  works  of  God  despise, 

Nor  will  his  grace  adore; 
His  wrath  shall  utterly  destroy, 
And  build  them  up  no  more. 

6  But  I,  with  due  acknowledgement, 

His  praises  will  resound, 
From  whom  the  cries  of  my  distress 
A  gracious  answer  found. 


PSALM  29. 

ver.  1,3,4,7,  10. 

1  "^CTE  princes,  that  in  might  excel, 
1     Your  grateful  sacrifice  prepare; 
God's  glorious  actions  loudly  tell, 
His  wond'rous  pow'r  to  all  declare. 

3  'Tis  he,  that  with  amazing  noise, 

The  wat'ry  clouds  in  sunder  breaks; 
The  ocean  trembles  at  his  voice, 

When  he  from  heav'n  in  thunder  speaks. 

4  How  full  of  pow'r  his  voice  appears! 

With  what  majestic  terror  crown'd! 
Which  from  their  roots  tall  cedars  tears, 
And  strews  their  scatter'd  branches  round. 

7  When  God  in  thunder  loudly  speaks, 

And  scatter*d  flames  of  light'ning  sends, 
The  forest  nods,  the  desert  quakes, 
And  stubborn  Kadesh  lowly  bends. 

10  God  rules  the  angry  floods  on  high; 

His  boundless  sway  shall  never  cease; 
His  saints  with  strength  he  will  supply, 
And  bless  his  own  with  constant  peace. 


OF    PSALMS. 

PSALM  SO. 

ver.  2,  4,  5, 10. 

2  "1"N  my  distress  I  cry'd  to  thee, 
1    Who  kindly  didst  relieve, 
And  from  the  grave's  expecting  jaws 
My  hopeless  life  retrieve. 

4  Thus  to  his  courts  ye  saints  of  his, 

With  songs  of  praise  repair; 
With  me  commemorate  his  truth, 
And  providential  care. 

5  His  wrath  has  but  a  moment's  reign, 

His  favour  no  decay; 
Your  night  of  grief  is  recompens'd 
With  joy's  returning  day. 

10  Hear  me,  O  Lord;  in  mercy  hear; 
Thy  wonted  aid  extend; 
Do  thou  6end  help,  on  whom  alone 
I  can  for  help  depend. 


PSALM  31. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  5,  14. 

1  "T|EFENB  me,  Lord,  from  shame, 
JLF  For  still  I  trust  in  thee; 

As  just  and  righteous  is  thy  name, 
From  danger  set  me  free. 

2  Bow  down  thy  gracious  ear, 

And  speedy  succour  send; 
Do  thou  my  stedfast  rock  appear* 
To  shelter  and  defend. 


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5  To  thee,  the  God  of  truth, 
My  life,  and  all  that's  mine, 
(For  thou  preserv'dst  me  from  my  youth) 
I  willingly  resign. 

14  But  still  my  stedfast  trust 

I  on  thy  help  repose: 
That  thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  just, 
My  soul  with  comfort  knows. 

part  second — ver.  15,  16,  19,  23,  24. 

15  W/^ate'er  events  betide> 

▼  T     Thy  wisdom  times  them  all; 
Then,  Lord,  thy  servant  safely  hide 
From  those  that  seek  his  fall. 

16  The  brightness  of  thy  face 

To  me,  O  Lord,  disclose; 
And,  as  thy  mercies  still  increase. 
Preserve  me  from  my  foes. 

19  How  great  thy  mercies  are 
To  such  as  fear  thy  name, 
"Which  thou  to  those  who  trust  thy  care. 
Dost  to  the  world  proclaim! 

£3  O!  all  ye  saints,  the  Lord 
With  eager  love  pursue; 
Who  to  the  just  will  help  afford, 
And  give  the  proud  their  due. 

24  Ye  that  on  God  rely, 

Courageously  proceed; 
For  he  will  still  your  hearts  .supply 
With  strength,  in  time  of  needo 


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OF    PSALMS.  45 

PSALM  32. 

PART  FIRST— «VER.  1,  3,  5,  6. 

E's  blest  whose  sins  have  pardon  gaioM, 
No  more  in  judgment  to  appear; 


Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain'd, 
And  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  the  fretting  sore, 
My  bones  consumed  without  relief; 
All  day  did  I  with  anguish  roar; 

But  no  complaints  assuag'd  my  grief. 

3  No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclos'd, 
The  guilt  that  tortured  me  within, 
But  thy  forgiveness  interpos'd, 
And  mercy's  healing  balm  pour'd  in. 

6  True  penitents  shall  thus  succeed. 

Who  seek  thee  whilst  thou  may'st  be  found; 
And,  from  the  common  deluge  freed, 
Shall  see  remorseless  sinners  drown'd. 

PART  SECOND — VER.  8,  9,  10,  11, 

8  TN  my  instruction  then  confide, 

I    Ye  that  would  truth's  safe  path  descry; 
Your  progress  I'll  securely  guide, 
And  keep  you  in  my  watchful  eye. 

9  Submit  yourselves  to  wisdom's  rule, 

Like  men  that  reason  have  attain'd; 
Not  like  th'  ungovern'd  horse  and  mule 
Whose  fury  must  be  curb'd  and  rein'd. 

10  Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiply'd, 

The  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound: 
But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide, 
Blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround, 


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11  His  saints,  that  have  perform'd  his  laws, 
Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ; 
Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause," 
In  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

PSALM  33. 

PART  FIRST — VER.  1,  2,4,  12. 

1  T  ET  all  the  just,  to  God,  with  joy, 
jLjL  Their  cheerful  voices  raise; 
For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes 

To  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 

2  Let  harps,  and  psalteries,  and  lutes, 

Injoyful  concert  meet; 
And  new-made  songs  of  loud  applause 
The  harmony  complete. 

4  For  faithful  is  the  word  of  God; 
His  works  with  truth  abound: 
He  justice  loves;  and  all  the  earth 
Is  with  his  goodness  crown'd. 

12  How  happy  then  are  they  to  whom 
The  Lord  for  God  is  known! 
Whom  he,  from  all  the  world  besides, 
Has  chosen  for  his  own. 

PART  SECOND-^VER.  1,  6,  8,  1 1 

1  TT  ET  all  the  just,  to  God,  with  joy, 
JLi  Their  cheerful  voices  raise; 
For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes 
To  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 

6  By  his  almighty  word  at  first, 
The  heav'nly  arch  was  rear'd; 
And  all  the  beauteous  hosts  of  light 
At  his  command  appear'd. 


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OF    PSALMS.  47 

8  Let  earth,  and  all  that  dwell  therein, 
Before  him  trembling  stand; 
For,  when  he  spake  the  word,  'twas  made; 
'Twas  fix'd  at  his  command. 

1 1  Whate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees 
Shall  stand  for  ever  sure; 
The  settled  purpose  of  his  heart 
To  ages  shall  endure. 


PART    THIRD— VER.  11,  12,  18,  20,  22. 

11  "VITHATE'ER  the  mighty  Lord  decrees 

y  J     Shall  stand  for  ever  sure; 
The  settled  purpose  of  his  heart 
To  ages  shall  endure. 

12  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom 

The  Lord  for  God  is  known! 
Whom  he,  from  all  the  world  besides, 
Has  chosen  for  his  own. 

18  'Tis  God,  who  those  that  trust  in  him 
Beholds  with  gracious  eyes; 
He  frees  their  soul  from  death;  their  want, 
In  time  of  death  supplies. 

.20  Our  soul  on  God  with  patience  waits; 
Our  help  and  shield  is  he; 
Then,  Lord,  let  still  our  hearts  rejoice, 
Because  we  trust  in  thee. 

22  The  riches  of  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Do  thou  to  us  extend; 
Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish, 
On  thee  alone  depend. 


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PSALM   34. 

PART    FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  8. 

1  rj^HROKGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

1      In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliv'rance  \  will  boast, 

Till  all  that  are  distress'd 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  O!  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  his  name! 
When  in  distress  to  him  I  call'd, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

8  O  make  but  trial  of  his  love! 
Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

PART  SECOND VER.  7,  8,  9. 

7  FX1HE  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

JL    The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Deliv'rance  he  affords  to  all, 
Who  in  his  succour  trust. 

8  0!  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

9  Fear  him,  ye  saints;  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear: 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 


OF    PSALMS.  49 

PART  THIRD— VER.  10,  17,  21,  22. 

10  "VJETHILE  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 
▼  T     The  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him; 
And  see  their  needs  supply'd. 

17  Deliv'rance  to  his  saints  he  gives, 
When  his  relief  they  crave; 
He's  nigh  to  heal  the  broken  heart, 
And  contrite  spirit  save. 

21  The  wicked,  from  their  wicked  arts, 

Their  ruin  shall  derive; 
Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  they  detest, 
Shall  them  and  theirs  survive. 

22  For  God  preserves  the  souls  of  those, 

Who  on  his  truth  depend; 
To  them,  and  their  posterity, 
His  blessings  shall  descend. 


PART    FOURTH VER.  11,  12,  14,  22. 

11  A  PPROACH,  ye  piously  dispos'd 
_/\_  An<l  my  instruction  hear; 

I'll  teach  you  the  true  discipline 
Of  God's  religious  fear. 

12  Let  him  who  length  of  life  desires, 

And  prosp'rous  days  would  see, 
From  sland'ring  language  keep  his  tongue, 
His  lips  from  falsehood  free. 

14  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 
And  virtue's  ways  pursue; 
Establish  peace,  where  'tis  begun: 
And  where  'tis  lost,  renew. 
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50  A  SELECTION 

22  For  God  preserves  the  souls  of  those, 
Who  on  his  truth  depend; 
To  them,  and  their  posterity, 
His  blessings  shall  descend. 

PART    FIFTH VER.  12,  14,  15,  16. 

12  1"  ET  him  who  length  of  life  desires, 
JLi  And  prosp'rous  days  would  see, 
From  sland'ring  language  keep  his  tongue* 
His  lips  from  falsehood  free. 

14  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 

And  virtue's  ways  pursue; 
Establish  peace,  where  'tis  begun; 
And  where  'tis  lost,  renew. 

15  The  Lord  from  heav'n  beholds  the  just 

With  favourable  eyes; 
And  when  distress'd  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  their  cries; 

16  But  turns  his  wrathful  look  on  those, 

Whom  mercy  can't  reclaim, 
To  cut  them  off,  and  from  the  earth 
Blot  out  their  hated  name. 

PSALM  36. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  5,  6. 

1  ~j%/I"Y  crafty  foe,  with  flatt'ring  art, 

It  I    His  wicked  purpose  would  disguise; 
But  reason  whispers  to  my  heart, 
He  ne'er  sets  God  before  his  eyes. 

2  He  soothes  himself,  retir'd  from  sight; 

Secure  he  thinks  his  treach'rous  game; 
'Till  his  dark  plots,  expos'd  to  light, 
Their  false  contriver  brand  with  shame. 


OF    PSALMS.  51 

'>  But  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 
Above  the  heav'nly  orb  ascends; 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

6  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains; 

Unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgments  are; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

PART  SECOND VER.  6,  7,  8,  9. 

6  f  B^HY  justice  like  the  hills  remains; 

8     Unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgments  are; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

7  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 

With  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  shelt'ring  wings  their  refuge  make, 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust. 

8  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 

To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast; 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain's  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 

9  With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain; 

Thy  presence  is  eternal  day; 
0!  let  thy  saints  thy  favour  gain; 
To  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display. 

PSALM  37. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  3,  5. 

1  V  |  THOUGH  wicked  men  grow  rich  or  great, 
JL    Yet  let  not  their  successful  state 
Thy  anger  or  thy  envy  raise; 
For  they,  cut  down  like  tender  grass, 
Or  like  young  flowers,  away  shall  pass, 
Whose  blooming  beauty  soon  decays. 


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3  Depend  on  God,  and  him  obey, 
So  thou  within  the  land  shalt  stay, 

Secure  from  danger  and  from  want; 
Make  his  commands  thy  chief  delight; 
And  he,  thy  duty  to  requite, 

Shall  all  thy  earnest  wishes  grant. 

5  In  all  thy  ways  trust  thou  the  Lord, 
And  he  will  needful  help  afford, 

To  perfect  every  just  design; 
He'll  make,  like  light,  serene  and  clear, 
Thy  clouded  innocence  appear, 

And  as  a  mid-day  sun  to  shine. 


PART    SECOND— VER.  5,  7,  8. 

5  TN  all  thy  ways  trust  thou  the  Lord, 
I    And  he  will  needful  help  afford, 

To  perfect  every  just  design; 
He'll  make,  like  light,  serene  and  clear, 
Thy  clouded  innocence  appear, 

And  as  a  mid-day  sun  to  shine. 

7  With  quiet  mind  on  God  depend, 
And  patiently  for  him  attend, 

Nor  let  thy  anger  fondly  rise; 
Though  wicked  men  with  wealth  abound, 
And  with  success  the  plots  are  crown'd 

"Which  they  maliciously  devise. 

8  From  anger  cease,  and  wrath  forsake; 
Let  no  ungovern'd  passion  make 

Thy  wav'ring  heart  espouse  their  crime; 
For  God  shall  sinful  men  destroy; 
Whilst  only  they  the  land  enjoy, 

Who  trust  in  him,  and  wait  his  time* 


OF    PSALMS. 
TART    THIRD — VER.  16,  18. 

16     A     LITTLE,  with  God's  favour  bless'd, 
J\    That's  by  one  righteous  man  possess'd. 

The  wealth  of  many  bad  excels; 
For  God  supports  the  just  man's  cause; 
But  as  for  those  that  break  his  laws, 
Their  unsuccessful  power  he  quells. 

18  His  constant  care  the  upright  guides, 
And  over  all  their  life  presides; 

Their  portion  shall  forever  last: 
They,  when  distress  o'erwhelms  the  earth, 
Shall  be  unmoved,  and  even  in  dearth, 
The  happy  fruits  of  plenty  taste. 

PART    FOURTH VER.  23,  25,'27. 

•23  f  ■  MiE  good  man's  way  is  God's  delight; 
1      He  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

Of  him  that  moves  by  his  command; 
Though  he  sometimes  may  be  distress *d, 
Yet  shall  he  ne'er  be  quite  oppress'd; 
For  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

25  From  my  first  youth,  till  age  prevail'd, 
I  never  saw  the  righteous  fail'd, 

Or  want  o'ertake  his  num'rous  race; 
Because  compassion  fill'd  his  heart, 
And  he  did  cheerfully  impart, 

God  made  his  offspring's  wealth  increase. 

27  With  caution  shun  each  wicked  deed, 
In  virtue's  ways  wjth  zeal  proceed, 

And  so  prolong  your  happy  days; 
For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does  still 
Preserve  his  saints  secure  from  ill, 

While  soon  the  wicked  race  decays. 


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PART  FIFTH VER.  35,  37,  39. 

35  F  J^HE  wicked  I  in  power  have  seen, 
*JL    And  like  a  bay-tree,  fresh  and  green, 

That  spreads  its  pleasant  branches  round: 
But  he  was  gone  as  swift  as  thought; 
And,  though  in  every  place  I  sought, 

No  sign  or  track  of  him  I  found. 

37  Observe  the  perfect  man  with  care, 
And  mark  all  such  as  upright  are; 

Their  roughest  days  in  peace  shall  end: 
While  on  the  latter  end  of  those 
Who  dare  God's  sacred  will  oppose, 
A  common  ruin  shall  attend. 

39  God  to  the  just  will  aid  afford; 
Their  only  safeguard  is  the  Lord; 

Their  strength  in  time  of  need  is  he.* 
Because  on  him  they  still  depend, 
The  Lord  will  timely  succour  send, 

And  from  the  wicked  set  them  free, 

PSALM  39. 

VER.  4,  5,  6,  7. 

4  T   ORD,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 
JLi  How  soon  my  life  will  end: 

The  numerous  train  of  ills  disclose, 
Which  this  frail  state  attend. 

5  My  life  thou  know'st  is  but  a  span; 

A  cypher  sums  my  years; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  best  estate, 
But  vanity  appears. 

6  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 

With  fruitless  care  oppress'd; 
He  freaps  up  wealth,  but  cannot  tell 
By  whom  'twill  be  possess*d* 


OF    PSALMS. 

7  Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toys. 
With  anxious  care  attend? 
On  thee  alone  my  steadfast  hope 
Shall  ever,  Lord,  depend. 

PSALM  40. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  4. 

1  y  WAITED  meekly  for  the  Lord, 

1    Till  he  vouchsafe!  a  kind  reply; 
Who  did  his  gracious  ear  afford, 

And  heard  from  heav'n  my  humble  cry. 

2  He  took  me  from  the  dismal  pit, 

When  founder'd  deep  in  miry  clay; 
On  solid  ground  he  plac'd  my  feet, 
And  suffer'd  not  my  steps  to  stray. 

3  The  wonders  he  for  me  has  wrought 

Shall  fill  my  mouth  with  songs  of  praise^ 
And  others,  to  his  worship  brought, 
To  hopes  of  like  deliv'rance  raise. 

4  For  blessings  shall  that  man  reward, 

Who  on  th'  Almighty  Lord  relies; 

Who  treats  the  proud  with  disregard, 

And  hates  the  hypocrite's  disguise. 

PART    SECOND VER.  5,  6,  7. 

5  "VM7HO  can  the  wond'rous  works  recount 

yf     Which  thou,  0  God,  for  us  hast  wrought* 
The  treasures  of  thy  love  surmount 

The  pow'r  of  numbers,  speech  and  thought. 

6  I've  learnt,  that  thou  hast  not  desir'd 

OfPrings  and  sacrifice  alone; 
Nor  blood  of  guiltless  beasts  requir'd, 
For  man's  trangression  to  atone^ 


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7  I  therefore  come — come  to  fulfil 
The  oracles  thy  books  impart; 
>Tis  my  delight  to  do  thy  will; 
Thy  law  is  written  in  my  heart 

PSALM  41. 

veil  1,  2,  S,  4. 

1  1  "XAPPY  the  man,  whose  tender  care 
JlI  Relieves  the  poor  distress'd! 
When  troubles  compass  him  around, 

The  Lord  shall  give  him  rest. 

2  The  Lord  his  life,  with  blessings  crown'd, 

Tn  safety  shall  prolong; 
And  disappoint  the  will  of  those 
That  seek  to  do  him  wrong. 

3  If  he  in  languishing  estate, 

Oppress'd  with  sickness  lie; 

The  Lord  will  easy  make  his  bed, 

And  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Secure  of  this,  to  thee,  my  God, 

I  thus  my  pray'r  address'd; 
"Lord,  for  thy  mercy,  heal  my  soul, 
"Though  I  have  much  transgress'd." 

PSALM  42. 
,.*&  VER-  U2,4,  11. 

1  AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams, 
_/\_  When  heated  in  the  chase; 

So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine; 
O!  when  shall  1  behold  thy  face* 
Thou  majesty  divine! 


OF    PSALMS. 

4  I  sigh,  whene'er  my  musing  thoughts 
Those  happy  days  present, 
When  I,  with  troops  of  pious  friends, 
Thy  temple  did  frequent. 

1 1  Why  restless,  why  cast  down  my  soul: 
Hope  still,  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 
Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

PSALM  43. 

ver.  3,  4,  5. 

3  "T   ET  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blest; 
JLi  Be  these  my  guides  to  lead  the  way, 
Till  on  thy  holy  hill  I  rest, 

And  in  thy  sacred  temple  pray. 

4  Then  will  I  there  fresh  altars  raise 

To  God,  who  is  my  only  joyj 
And  well  tun'd  harps,  with  songs  of  praise, 
Shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 

5  Why  then  cast  down,  my  soul?  and  why 

So  much  oppress'd  with  anxious  care? 
On  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely, 
Who  will  thy  ruin'd  state  repair. 

PSALM  44. 
ver.  1,  4,  23,  24,  26. 

1  |^|  LORD,  our  fathers  oft  have  told 
\J  In  our  attentive  ears, 
Thy  wonders  in  their  days  perform'd, 
And  elder  times  than  theirs. 

4  As  thee  their  God  our  fathers  own'd, 
Thou  art  our  sov'reign  king; 
0!  therefore,  as  thou  didst  to  them, 
To  us  deliv'rance  bring. 


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23  Awake  arise;  let  seeming  sleep 

No  longer  thee  detain; 
Nor  let  us,  Lord,  who  sue  to  thee. 
For  ever  sue  in  vain. 

24  Oh!  wherefore  hid  est  thou  thy  face 

From  our  afflicted  state. 
Whose  souls  and  bodies  sink  to  earth 
With  grief's  oppressive  weight. 

26  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  timely  haste 
To  our  del iv Vance  make; 
Redeem  us,  Lord — if  not  for  ours, 
Yet  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

PSALM  45. 
ver.  2,  3,  4,  5,  6. 

2  "I   JTOW  matchless  is  thy  form,  0  King! 
XI  Thy  mouth  with  grace  o'erflows; 
Because  fresh  blessings  God  on  thee 

Eternally  bestows. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  most  mighty  Prince,' 

And  clad  in  rich  array, 
With  glorious  ornaments  of  pow'r, 
Majestic  pomp  display. 

4  Ride  on  in  state,  and  still  protect 

The  meek,  the  just,  and  true; 
Whilst  thy  right  hand  with  swift  revenge, 
Does  all  thy  foes  pursue. 

5  How  sharp  thy  weapons  are  to  them 

That  dare  thy  pow'r  despise! 
Down,  down  they  fall,  while  through  their  hear* 
The  feather'd  arrow  flies. 

6  But  thy  firm  throne,  0  God,  is  fix'd, 

For  ever  to  endure; 
Thy  sceptre's  sway  shall  always  last, 
By  righteous  laws  secure. 


OF   PSALMS.  59 

PSALM  46. 

VER.  1,  4,  10. 

t   d^i  OD  is  our  refuge  in  distress; 

\J[  A  present  help  when  dangers  press; 

In  him,  undaunted,  we'll  confide; 
Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tost, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost, 

Torn  peace-meal  by  the  roaring  tide, 

4  A  gentler  stream  with  gladness  still 
The  city  of  our  Lord  shall  fill, 

The  royal  seat  of  God  most  high: 
God  dwells  »n  Sion,  whose  fair  tow'rs 
Shall  mock  the  assaults  of  earthly  pow'rs, 

While  his  Almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

10  Submit  to  God's  Almighty  sway; 
For  him  the  heathen  shall  obey, 

And  earth  her  sov'reign  Lord  confess; 
The  God  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms, 
Our  tow'r  of  refugje  in  alarms, 

As  to  our  fathers  in  distress. 

PSALM  47. 

ver.  1,  3,  5,  7. 

I  f\  ALL  ye  people  clap  your  hands, 
\J  And  with  triumphant  voices  sing; 
No  force  the  mighty  pow'r  withstands 
Of  God  the  universal  king. 

3  He  shall  opposing  nations  quell 

And  with  success  our  battles  fight; 
Shall  fix  the  place  where  we  must  dwell, 
The  pride  of  Jacob,  his  delight. 


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5  God  is  gone  up,  our  Lord  and  King, 

With  shouts  of  joy,  and  trumpets  sound; 
To  him  repeated  praises  sing, 

And  let  the  cheerful  song  rebound. 

7  Your  utmost  skill  in  praise  be  shown, 

For  him,  who  all  the  world  commands; 
Who  sits  upon  his  righteous  throne, 

And  spreads  his  sway  o'er  heathen  lands. 

PSALM  48. 
ver.  1,9,10,  14. 
1  fT^HE  Lord/the  only  God  is  great, 
I     and  greatly  to  be  prais'd 
In  Sion,  on  whose  happy  mount, 
His  sacred  throne  is  rais'd. 

9  Not  in  our  fortresses  and  walls 
Did  we,  O  God,  confide; 
But  on  the  temple  fix'd  our  hopes, 
In  which  thou  dost  reside. 

10  According  to  thy  sovereign  name, 
Thy  praise  through  earth  extends; 
Thy  pow'rful  arm,  as  justice  guides, 
Chastises  or  defends. 

14  This  God  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours, 
Whilst  we  in  him  confide; 
WTho,  as  he  has  preserv'd  us  now, 
Till  death  will  be  our  guide. 

PSALM  49. 

PART  FIRST VER.  6,  7,  11,  12,  13,  14. 

6  npii°SE  men,  that  all  their  hope  and  trust 
J[_    In  heaps  of  treasure  place, 
And  boast  in  triumph,  when  they  see 
Their  ill-got  wealth  increase; 


OF    PSALMS.  €1 

7  Are  yet  unable  from  the  grave 
Their  dearest  friend  to  free; 
Nor  can,  by  force  of  bribes,  reverse 
Th'  Almighty  Lord's  decree. 

11  For  though  they  think  their  stately  seats 

Shall  ne'er  to  ruin  fall, 
But  their  remembrance  last  in  lands, 
Which  by  their  names  they  call; 

12  Yet  shall  their  fame  be  soon  forgot, 

How  great  soe'er  their  state; 
With  beasts  their  memory,  and  they, 
Shall  share  one  common  fate. 

13  How  great  their  folly  is,  who  thus 

Absurd  conclusions  make! 
And  yet  their  children,  unreclainvd, 
Repeat  the  gross  mistake. 

14  They  all,  like  sheep  to  slaughter  led, 

The  prey  of  death  are  made; 
Their  beauty,  whilst  the  just  rejoice, 
Within  the  grave  shall  fade. 


TART    SECOND VER.  6,  14,   10,  15. 

6  rT^HOSE  men,  that  all  their  hope  and  trust 
JL    In  heaps  of  treasure  place, 
And  boast  in  triumph,  when  they  see 
Their  ill-got  wealth  increase; 

14  They  all,  like  sheep  to  slaughter  led, 
The  prey  of  death  are  made; 
Their  beauty,  while  the  just  rejoice, 
Within  the  grave  shall  fade. 
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10  Not  wisdom  can  the  wise  exempt, 
Nor  fools  their  folly  save; 
But  both  mast  perish,  and  in  death, 
Their  wealth  to  others  leave. 

15  But  God  will  yet  redeem  my  soul; 
And  from  the  greedy  grave 
His  greater  pow'r  shall  set  me  free, 
And  to  himself  receive. 


PART   THIRD VER.  15,   16,  17,  19,20. 

15  1%/jTY  God  will  yet  redeem  my  soul; 

IT  1    And  from  the  greedy  grave 
His  greater  pow'r  shall  set  me  free, 
And  to  himself  receive. 

16  Then  fear  not  thou,  when  worldly  men 

In  envy'd  wealth  abound: 
Nor  though  their  prosp'rous  house  increase, 

With  state  and  honour  crown'd. 
• 

17  For  when  they're  summon'd  hence  by  deathj 

They  leave  all  this  behind; 

No  shadow  of  their  former  pomp 

Within  the  grave  they  find. 

19  In  their  forefathers'  steps  they  tread; 

And  when,  like  them,  they  die, 
Their  wretched  ancestors  and  they 
In  endless  darkness  lie. 

20  For  man,  how  great  soe'er  his  state, 

Unless  he's  truly  wise, 
As  like  a  3ensuai  beast  he  lives.. 
So  like  a  beast  he  dies. 


OF    PSALMS. 

PSALM  50. 

PART    FIRST VER.  1,  3,  5. 

THE  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  God 
Hath  sent  his  summons  all  abroad, 
From  dawning  light  till  day  declines; 
The  list'ning  earth  his  voice  hath  heard, 
And  he  from  Sion  hath  appeared, 

Where  beauty  in  perfection  shines. 

Our  God  shall  come,  and  keep  no  more 
Misconstru'd  silence,  as  before; 

But  wasting  flames  before  him  send; 
Around  shall  tempests  fiercely  rage, 
"Whilst  he  does  heav'n  and  earth  engage 

His  just  tribunal  to  attend. 

Assemble  all  my  saints  to  me, 
(Thus  runs  the  great  divine  decree) 

That  in  my  lasting  covenant  live; 
And  offerings  bring  with  constant  care, 
The  heav'ns  his  justice  shall  declare, 
For  God  himself  shall  sentence  give. 

PART    SECOND-— VEU.  7,  9,  13. 

ATTEND  my  people;  Israel,  hear; 
Thy  strong  accuser  I'll  appear; 
Thy  God,  thy  only  God,  am  I: 
'Tis  not  of  oft'Vings  I  complain, 
Which,  daily  in  my  temple  slain, 
My  sacred  altar  did  supply. 

Will  this  alone  atonement  make? 
No  bullock  from  thy  stall  I'll  take, 

No  he-goat  from  thy  fold  accept: 
The  forest  beasts,  that  range  along, 
The  cattle  too,  are  all  my  own, 

That  on  a  thousand  hills  are  kept. 


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13  Think'st  thou  that  I  haye  any  need 
On  slaughter^  bulls  and  goats  to  feed, 

To  eat  their  flesh  and  drink  their  blood? 
The  sacrifices  I  require, 
Are  hearts  which  love  and  zeal  inspire, 

And  vows  with  strictest  care  made  good. 

PART    THIRD VER.  15,  21,  22. 

15  TTN  time  of  trouble  call  on  me, 

JL  And  I  will  set  thee  safe  and  free; 

And  thou  returns  of  praise  shait  make;. 
But  to  the  wicked  thus  saith  God, 
How  dar'st  thou  teaclvmy  laws  abroad,. 

Or  in  thy  mouth  my  cov'nant  take? 

£1  These  things  didst  thou,  whom  still  I  strove 
To  gain  with  silence,  and  with  love, 

Till  thou  didst  wickedly  surmise, 
That  I  was  such  a  one  as  thou: 
But  Pll  reprove  and  shame  thee  now, 

And  set  thy  sins  before  thine  eyes. 

22  Mark  this,  ye  wicked  fools,  lest  I 
Let  all  my  bolts  of  vengeance  fly, 

Whilst  none  shall  dare  your  cause  to.  own: 
Who  praises  me,  due  honour  gives; 
And  to  the  man  who  justly  lives 

My  strong  salvation  shall  be  shown, 

PSALM  51, 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  7,  8,  9- 

1  "1    JTAVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 
jJL  As  thou  wert  ever  kind, 
Let  me,  oppress'd  with  loads  of  guilt 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 


OF    PSALM3. 

2  Wash  off  my  foul  offence, 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin; 

For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 

How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

7  With  hyssop  purge  me,  Lord, 

And  so  I  clean  shall  be; 
I  shall  with  snow  in  whiteness  vie, 
When  purify'd  by  thee; 

8  Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 

Thy  kind  forgiving  voice; 
That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broke 
May  with  fresh  strength  rejoice. 

9  Blot  out  my  srying  sins, 

Nor  me  in  anger  viewi 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean, 
An  upright  mind  renew. 

PART   SECOND—- VER.  1,  5,  6,  1 1 

1  TTTAVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 
I  I    As  thou  wert  ever  kind; 
Let  me,  oppress'd  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

5  In  guilt  each  part  was  form'd 

Of  all  this  sinful  frame; 
In  guilt  I  was  conceiv'd,  and  born 
The  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 

6  Yet  thou,  whose  searching  eye 

Does  inward  truth  require, 
In -secret  didst  with  wisdom's  laws 
My  tender  soul  inspire. 
11  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 
Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight; 
Nor  let  thy  holy  Spirit  take 
Its  everlasting  flight. 
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PART  THIRD— VER.  1,  11,  12,  13,  14, 

1  TXAVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 
JlX  As  thou  wert  ever  kind, 
Let  me,  oppress'd  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thj  wonted  mercy  find. 

1 1  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight; 
Nor  let  thy  holy  spirit  take 
Its  everlasting  flight. 

12  The  joy  thy  favour  gives, 

Let  me  again  obtain; 
And  thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
My  fainting  soul  sustain. 

15  So  I  thy  righteous  ways 

To  sinners  will  impart; 
Whilst  my  advice  shall  wicked  men 
To  thy  just  laws  convert. 

34  My  guilt  of  blood  remove, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  God; 
And  my  glad  tongue  shall  loudly  tell 
Thy  righteous  acts  abroad. 

PART  FOURTH— 'VER.  16,  IT,  18,  19. 

16  £^i  OUliD  sacrifice  atone, 

\_J  Whole  flocks  and  herds  should  die; 
But  on  such  ofF'i  Ings  thou  disdain'st 
Tc  cast  a  gracious  eye. 

17  A  broken  spirit  is 

By  God  most  highly  priz'd; 
3v  nim  a  broken  contrite  heart 
Shdl  never  be  despis'd. 


OF    PSALMS.  67 


18  Let  Sion  favour  find, 

Of  thy  good  will  assur'd; 
And  thy  own  city  flourish  long, 
By  lofty  walls  secur'd. 

19  The  just  shall  then  attend, 

And  pleasing  tribute  pay; 
And  sacrifice  of  choicest  kind 
Upon  thy  altar  lay. 


PSALM  53. 

ver.  1,  2, 3,  6. 

1  fXIHE  wicked  fools  must  sure  suppose 

M     That  God  is  but  a  name; 
This  gross  mistake  their  practice  shows, 
Since  virtue  all  disclaim. 

2  The  Lord  look'd  down  from  heav'n's  high  tow'o 

The  sons  of  men  to  view; 

To  see  if  any  own'd  his  pow'r, 

Or  truth  or  justice  knew. 

3  But  all  he  saw,  were  backward  gone 

Degen'rate  grown  and  base; 
None  for  religion  car'd,  not  one 
Of  all  the  sinful  race. 

6  Would  he  his  savins;  pow'r  employ 
To  break  our  servile  band, 
Loud  shouts  of  universal  joy 
Should  echo  through  the  land. 


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PSALM  55. 

ver.  1,  4,  6,  .7,  16. 

I   fl  IVE  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
vJT  And  listen  when  I  pray; 
Nor  from  thy  humble  suppliant  turn 
Thy  glorious  face  away. 

4  My  heart  is  rack'd  with  pain;  my  soul 
With  deadly  frights  distress'd; 
With  fear  and  trembling  compass'd  round,. 
With  horror  quite  oppress'd. 

6  How  often  wish'd  I  then,  that  I 

The  dove's  swift  wings  could  get; 
That  I  might  take  my  speedy  flight,. 
And  seek  a  safe  retreats 

7  Then  would  I  wander  far  from  hence. 

And  in  wild  deserts  stray, 
Till  all  this  furious  storm  were  spent, 
This  tempest  pass'd  away. 

16  Rut  I  will  call  on  God,  who  still 
Shall  in  my  aid  appear; 
At  morn,  and  noon,  and  night,  I'll  pray; 
And  he  my  voice  shall  hear. 

PSALM  5fo 

ver.  10,  IS,  14. 

iO  T/LL  trust  God's  word,  and  so  despise 
|    The  force  that  man  can  raise; 
To  thee,  0  God,  my  vows  are  due; 
To  thee  I'll  render  praise. 

13  Thou  hast  retriev'd  my  soul  from  death. 
And  thou  wilt  still  secure 
The  life  thou  hast  so  oft  preserv'd, 
And  make  my  footsteps  sures 


OF    PSALMS. 

14  That  thus  protected  by  thy  power, 
I  may  this  light  enjoy; 
And  in  the  service  of  my  God 
My  lengthen'd  days  employ; 

PSALM  57. 

PART  FIRST— VER.  1,  2,  3,  5. 

i  Fl^HY  mercy,  Lord,  to  me  extend; 
JL    On  thy  protection  I  depend; 
And  to  thy  wing  for  shelter  haste, 
Till  this  outrageous  storm  is  pass'd. 

2  To- thy  tribunal,  Lord,  I  fly, 

Thou  sov'reign  Judge,  and  God  most  high. 
Who  wonders  hast  for  me  begun, 
And  wilt  not  leave  thy  work  undone. 

3  From  heaven  protect  me  by  thine  arm, 
And  shame  all  those  that  seek  my  harm; 
To  my  relief  thy  mercy  send; 

And  truth,  on  which  my  hopes  depend. 

5  Be  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

PART  SECOND VER*  7,  8>  9,  111 

7  d~\  GOD,  my  heart  is  fix'd,  'tis  bent, 
\J  Its  thankful  tribute  to  present; 
And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise: 

8  Awake,  my  glory;  harp  and  lute, 
No  longer  let  your  strings  be  mute; 
And  I,  my  tuneful  part  to  take, 
Will  with  the  early  dawn  awake, 


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9  Thy  praises,  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  list'ning  nations  round; 
Thy  mercy  highest  heav'n  transcends^ 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

1 1  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd- 

PSALM  60. 
ver.  2,  3,  5,  11. 

2  ^kUR  strength,  that  firm  as  earth  did  stand, 
\J  Is  rent  by  thy  avenging  hand; 

O!  heal  the  breaches  thou  hast  made; 
We  shake,  we  fall,  without  thy  aid! 

3  Our  folly's  sad  effects  we  feel; 

For,  drunk  with  discord's  cup  we  reel: 
But  now,  for  them  who  thee  rever'd, 
Thou  hast  thy  truth's  bright  banner  rear'd. 

5  Let  thy  right  hand  thy  saints  protect; 
Lord,  hear  the  pray'rs  that  we  direct: 
The  holy  God  has  spoke;  and  I, 
O'erjoy'd,  on  his  firm  word  rely: 

11  Do  thou  our  fainting  cause  sustain; 
For  human  succours  are  but  vain. 
Fresh  strength  and  courage  Got!  bestows: 
'Tis  he  treads  down  our  proudest  foes. 

PSALM  62. 

ver.  7,  8,  10,  11,  12. 

7  f^i  OD  does  his  saving  health  dispense, 
VJT  And  flowing  blessings  daily  send: 
He  is  my  fortress  and  defence; 
On  him  my  soul  shall  still  depend. 


OP   PSALMS. 

8  In  him,  ye  people,  always  trust; 

Before  his  throne  pour  out  your  hearts; 
For  God,  the  merciful  and  just, 
His  timely  aid  to  us  imparts. 

10  Then  trust  not  in  oppressive  ways? 

By  spoil  and  rapine  grow  not  vain; 
Nor  let  your  hearts,  if  wealth  increase, 
Be  set  too  much  upon  your  gain. 

11  For  God  has  oft  his  will  express'd, 

And  I  this  truth  have  fully  known; 
To  be  of  boundless  power  possess'*! 
Belongs,  of  right,  to  God  alone. 

12  Though  mercy  is  his  darling  grace, 

In  which  he  chiefly  takes  delight; 
Yet  will  he  all  the  human  race 
According  to  their  works  requite. 

PSALM  63. 

ver.  1,  2,  4,  6. 

1  ^k  GOD,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 
\J  My  morning  prayers  shall  offer'd  be; 

For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  does  pant: 
My  fainting  flesh  implores  thy  grace 
Within  this  dry  and  barren  place, 

Where  I  refreshing  waters  want. 

2  O!  to  my  longing  eyes  once  more, 
That  view  of  glorious  pow'r  restore, 

Which  thy  majestic  house  displays: 
Because  to  me  thy  wond'rous  love 
Than  life  itself  does  dearei  prove, 

My  lips  shall  always  speak  thy  praise* 


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4  My  life,  while  Ithat  life  enjoy, 
In  blessing  God  I  will  employ; 

With  lifted  hands  adore  his  name: 
My  soul's  content  shall  be  as  great 
As  theirs  who  choicest  dainties  eat, 

While  I  with  joy  his  praise  proclaim. 

•6  When  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind$ 

And  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  night: 
Because  thou  still  dost  succour  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 

I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 


PSALM  65, 

PART   EIRST VER,  1,  %  3,  4. 

2    |  il OR  thee,  0  God,  our  constant  praise 
I      In  Sion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat; 
Our  promis'd  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  0  thou,  who  to  my  humble  pray'r 

Didst  always  bend  thy  list'ning  ear, 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

To  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try; 
Whilst  thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain, 
And  washeth  out  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Blest  is  the  man  who,  near  thee  plac'd, 

Within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives! 
Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste 
The  vast  delight  thy  temple  gives. 


OF    PSALMS.  ~3 

PART    SECOND VER.  9,  11,  12,   13. 

9    lil ROM  out  thy  unexhausted  store 
_T     Thy  rain  relieves  the  thirsty  ground; 
Makes  lands,  that  barren  were  before, 
With  corn  and  useful  fruits  abound. 

11  Thy  goodness  does  the  circling  year 

With  fresh  returns  of  plenty  crown; 
And  where  thy  glorious  paths  appear, 
The  fruitful  clouds  drop  fatness  down. 

12  They  drop  on  barren  forests,  chang'd 

By  them  to  pastures  fresh  and  green; 
The  hills  about,  in  order  rang'd, 
In  beauteous  robes  of  joy  are  seen. 

13  Large  flocks  with  fleecy  wool  adorn 

The  cheerful  down;  the  valhes  bring 
A  plenteous  crop  of  full-eared  corn, 
And  seem,  for  joy,  to  shout  and  sing. 

PSALM  66. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  3,  4,  5,  7. 

1  TT  ET  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy, 
JLi  To  God  their  voices  raise; 
Sing  psalms  in  honour  of  his  name, 
And  spread  his  glorious  praise. 

3  And  let  them  say,  how  dreadful,  Lord, 

In  all  thy  works,  art  thou! 
To  thy  great  power  thy  stubborn  foes 
Shall  all  be  forc'd  to  bow. 

4  Through  ail  the  earth  the  nations  round 

Shall  thee  their  God  confess; 
And  with  glad  hymns,  their  awful  dread 
Of  thy  great  name  expresg. 
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5  0  come!  behold  the  works  of  God; 
And  then  with  me  you  11  own, 
That  he  to  all  the  sons  of  men 
Has  wond'rous  judgment  shown, 

7  He,  by  his  power,  for  ever  rules; 
His  eyes  the  world  survey: 
Let  no  presumptuous  man  rebel 
Against  his  sov'reign  sway. 

PART    SECOND— VER.  16,  17,  19,  20. 

16  |^|1  COME  all  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
\J  Attend  with  heedful  care, 
Whilst  I  what  God  for  me  has  done 

With  grateful  joy  declare. 

17  As  I  before  his  aid  implor'd, 

So  now  I  praise  his  name; 
Who,  if  my  heart  had  harbour'd  sin, 
Would  all  my  pray'rs  disclaim. 

19  But  God  to  me,  when'er  I  cry'd, 

His  gracious  ear  did  bend, 

And  to  the  voice  of  my  request 

With  constant  love  attend. 

20  Then  bless'd  for  ever  be  my  God, 

WTho  never,  when  1  pray, 
Withholds  his  mercy  from  my  soul, 
Nor  turns  his  face  away. 


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PSALM  67, 

ver.  1,  2,  3,  4,  6 

0  bless  thy  chosen  race, 


In  mercy,  Lord,  incline; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face 
On  all  thy  saints  to  shine. 


OF    PSALMS.  75 

2  That  so  thy  wondrous  way 

May  through  the  world  be  known; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
And  thy  salvation  own. 

3  Let  differing  nations  join 

To  celebrate  thy  fame; 
Let  all  the  world,  0  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

4  0  let  them  shout  and  sing 

With  joy  and  pious  mirth; 
For  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

6  Then  shall  the  teeming  ground 

A  large  increase  disclose; 
And  we  with  plenty  shall  be  crown'd 
Which  God,  our  God,  bestows. 

7  Then  God  upon  our  land 

Shall  constant  blessings  show'r; 
And  all  the  world  in  awe  shall  stand 
Of  his  resistless  pow'r. 


PSALM  68. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  5,  4,  5,  19. 

IT  ET  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rise, 
XJ  And  scatter  his  presumptuous  foes; 
Let  shameful  rout  their  host  surprise, 
Who  spitefully  his  pow'r  oppose. 

3  But  let  the  servants  of  his  will 
His  favour's  gentle  beams  enjoy; 
Their  upright  hearts  let  gladness  fill, 
And  cheerful  songs  their  tongues  employ 


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4  To  him  your  voice  in  anthems  raise; 

Jehovah's  awful  name  he  bears: 
In  him  rejoice,  extol  his  praise, 

"Who  rides  upon  high  rolling  spheres. 

5  Him,  from  his  empire  of  the  skies, 

To  this  low  world  compassion  draws, 
The  orphan's  claim  to  patronize, 

And  judge  the  injured  widow's  cause. 
19  For  benefits  each  day  bestow'd, 

Be  daily  his  great  name  ador'd, 
Who  is  our  Saviour,  and  our  God, 

Of  life  and  death  the  sov 'reign  Lord. 

PART  SECOND VER.  18,  19. 

18  A  SCENDING  high,  in  triumph  thou 
J\_  Captivity  hast  captive  led; 

And  on  thy  people  didst  bestow 

The  spoil  of  armies  once  their  dread. 

E'en  rebels  shall  partake  thy  grace, 
And  humble  proselytes  repair 

To  worship  at  thy  dwelling  place, 
And  all  the  world  pay  homage  there/ 

19  For  benefits  each  day  bestow'd, 

Be  daily  his  great  name  ador'd, 
Who  is  our  Saviour,  and  our  God, 
Of  life  and  death  the  sov'reign  Lord. 

part  third — ver.  29,  31,  33,  34,  $5, 

29  Fi^O  visit  Salem,  Lord,  descend, 

I     And  Sion,  thy  terrestrial  throne; 

WThere  kings  with  presents  shall  attend, 

And  thee  with  offer'd  crowns  atone. 

31  Egypt  shall  then  to  God  stretch  forth 
Her  hands,  and  Afric  homage  bring; 
The  scatter'd  kingdoms  of  the  earth 
Their  common  sov'reign's  praises  sing; 


OF    PSALMS.  77 

33  Who,  mounted  on  the  loftiest  sphere 

Of  ancient  heaven,  sublimely  rides; 
From  whence  his  dreadful  voice  we  hear, 
Like  that  of  warring  winds  and  tides. 

34  Ascribe  the  power  to  God  most  high; 

Of  humble  Israel  he  takes  care; 
Whose  strength,  from  out  the  dusky  sky, 
Darts  shining  terrors  through  the  air. 

35  How  dreadful  are  the  sacred  courts, 

Where  God  has  fix'd  his  earthly  throne! 
His  strength  his  feeble  saints  supports, 
To  give  God  praise,  and  him  alone. 


PSALM  69. 

PART    FIRST VER.  I6j  15,  14,  18,  30. 

16  "j  "  ORD,  hear  the  humble  prayer  I  make 
M.A  F°r  thy  transcending  goodness'  sake; 
Relieve  thy  supplicant  once  more 
From  thy  abounding  mercy's  store. 

15  Control  the  deluge,  ere  it  spread, 
And  roll  its  waves  above  my  head; 
Nor  deep  destruction's  open  pit 
To  close  her  jaws  on  me  permit. 

14  From  threat'ning  dangers  me  relieve, 
Am!  from  the  mire  my  feet  retrieve; 
From  spiteful  foes  in  safety  keep, 
And  snatch  me  from  the  raging  deep. 

18  Thy  timely  succour  interpose, 

And  shield  me  from  remorseless  foes. 

30  Thy  power  with  songs  I'll  then  proclaim, 
And  celebrate  with  thanks  thy  name. 

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PART    SECOND VER.  19,  20,  21,  22, 


19  f  I  iHOU  know'st  what  infamy  and  scorn 

J_  I  from  my  enemies  have  borne; 
Nor  can  their  close  dissembled  spite, 
Or  darkest  plots,  escape  thy  sight. 

20  Reproach  and  grief  have  broke  my  hearty 
I  look'd  for  some  to  take  my  part, 

To  pity  or  relieve  my  pain, 

But  look'd,  alas!  for  both  in  vain. 

21  With  hunger  pain'd,  for  food  I  call; 
Instead  of  food,  they  give  me  gall. 
And  when  with  thirst  my  spirits  sink, 
They  give  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

22  Their  tables,  therefore,  to  their  health 
Shall  prove  a  snare,  a  trap  their  wealth; 
Perpetual  darkness  seize  their  eyes, 
And  sudden  blasts  their  hopes  surprise. 

26  For  new  afflictions  they  procured 
For  him  who  had  thy  stripes  endured; 
And  made  the  wound,  thy  scourge  had  torn? 
To  bleed  afresh,  with  sharper  scorn. 

PSALM  70. 
ver.  1,  2,  4,  5. 

1  MTh  LORD,  to  my  relief  draw  near; 
%Jf  For  never  was  more  pressing  needj 
For  my  delivVance,  Lord,  appear, 

And  add  to  that  deliverance  speed. 

2  Confusion  on  their  heads  return 

Who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine; 

Let  them,  deteated,  blush  and  mourns 

fta&nar'd  in  their  own  vile  design. 


OF    PSALMS.  7§ 

4  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 

To  joyful  triumphs  shall  be  rais'd; 
And  all  who  prize  thy  saving  grace, 

With  me  shall  sing,  The  Lord  be  praistf. 

5  Thus  wretched,  though  I  am  and  poor, 

The  mighty  Lord  of  me  takes  care: 
Thou,  God,  who  only  can'st  restore, 
To  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 


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PSALM  71. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,3,  7,  16. 

N  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust; 
Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame; 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul: 
For  righteous  is  thy  name. 

3  Be  thou  my  strong  abiding  place, 
To  which  I  may  resort; 
'Tis  thy  decree  that  keeps  me  safe; 
Thou  art  my  rock  and  fort.  ^ 

7  While  some  on  me  with  wonder  gaze, 
Thy  hand  supports  me  still; 
Thy  honour,  therefore,  and  thy  praise, 
My  mouth  shall  always  fill. 

16  While  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 
I'll  in  his  strength  go  on; 
All  other  righteousness  disclaim, 
And  mention  his  alone. 


17 


PART  SEC  ONE* — VER.  17,  18,  15,  16> 

THOU,  Lord,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth 
To  praise  thy  glorious  name; 
And,  ever  since,  thy  wond'rous  works 
Have  been  my  constant  theme* 


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18  Then  now  forsake  me  not,  when  I 
Am  gray  and  feeble  grown; 
Till  1  to  these  and  future  times 

Thy  strength  and  power  have  shewn. 

15  Thy  righteous  acts,  and  saving  health, 

My  mouth  shall  still  declare; 
Unable  yet  to  count  them  all, 

Though  summ'd  with  utmost  care. 

16  While  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 

I'll  in  his  strength  go  on; 
All  other  righteousness  disclaim, 
And  mention  his  alone. 


PART   THIRD—VER.  19,  20,  22,  23. 

19  TJOW  high  thy  justice  soars,  O  God! 
_H_  How  great  and  wond'rous  are 
The  mighty  works  which  thou  hast  done! 


Who  may  with  thee  compare 


20  Me,  whom  thy  hand  has  sorely  press 'd, 
Thy  grace  shall  yet  relieve; 
And  from  the  lowest  depth  of  woe, 
With  tender  care  retrieve. 

22  Then  I  with  psaltery  and  harp, 

Thy  truth,  Q  Lord,  will  praise; 
To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob's  race, 
My  voice  in  anthems  raise. 

23  Then  joy  shall  fill  my  mouth,  and  songs 

Employ   my  cheerful  voice; 
My  grateful  soul  by  thee  redeem'd, 
Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice. 


OF    PSALMS.  81 

PSALM  72. 

PART  FIRST VER.  6,  8,  9,  11,  18,  19. 

6  ¥XE  shall  descend  like  rain,  that  cheers 
Jt      The  meadow's  second  birth: 
Or  like  warm  shovv'rs,  whose  gentle  drops 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth. 

$  His  uncontroll'd  dominion  shall 
From  sea  to  sea  extend; 
Begin  at  proud  Euphrates'  streams, 
At  nature's  limits  end. 

9  To  him  the  savage  nations  round 
Shall  bow  their  servile  heads; 
His  vanquish'd  foes  shall  lick  the  dust 
Where  he  his  conquests  spreads. 

11  To  him  shall  ev'ry  king  on  earth 
His  humble  homage  pay; 
And  diff'ring  nations  gladly  join 
To  own  his  righteous  sway. 

18  Then  bless'd  be  God,  the  Mighty  Lord, 

The  God  whom  Israel  fears; 
Who  only,  wond'rous  in  his  works, 
Beyond  compare  appears. 

19  Let  earth  be  with  his  glory  filPd; 

For  ever  bless  his  name; 
Whilst  to  his  praise  the  list'ning  world 
Their  glad  assent  proclaim. 

PSALM  73. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,4,  16,  18. 

1     A  T  len&th>  hy  certain  proofs,  'tis  plain 
S\  That  God  will  to  his  saints  be  kind; 
That  all  whose  heart  are  pure  and  clean. 
Shall  his  protecting  favour  find, 


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2  Till  this  sustaining  truth  I  knew; 

My  stagg'ring  feet  had  almost  fail'd; 
I  griev'd  the  sinners'  wealth  to  view, 
And  envy'd  when  the  fools  prevails. 

4  They  to  the  grave  in  peace  descend, 

And,  whilst  they  live,  are  hale  and  strong; 
No  plagues  or  troubles  them  offend, 
Which  oft  to  other  men  belong. 

16  To  fathom  this  my  thoughts  I  bent, 

But  found  the  case  too  hard  for  me; 
Till  to  the  house  of  God  I  went; 
Then  I  their  end  did  plainly  see. 

18  How  high  soe'er  advanced,  they  all 
On  siipp'ry  places  loosely  stand; 
Thence  into  ruin  headlong  fall, 
Cast  down  by  thy  avenging  hand. 

part  second— «ver.  12,  16,  18,  19,  21,  23. 

12  TIE  HOLD  the  wicked!  these  are  they, 
JO  Who  openly  their  sins  profess; 
And  yet  their  wealth's  increas'd  each  day, 
And  all  their  actions  meet  success. 

1 6  To  fathom  this  my  thoughts  I  bent, 
But  found  the  case  too  hard  for  me; 
Till  to  the  house  of  God  I  went; 
Then  I  their  end  did  plainly  see. 

18  How  high  soe'er  advanc'd,  they  all 

On  siipp'ry  places  loosely  stand; 
Thence  into  ruin  headlong  fall, 
Cast  down  by  thy  avenging  hand. 

19  How  dreadful  and  how  quick  their  fate! 

Despis'd  by  thee,  when  they  re  destroy'd; 
As  waking  men  with  scorn  do  treat 
The  fancies  that  their  dreams  employ'd. 


OF    PSALMS*  83 

21  Thus  was  my  heart  with  grief  opprest, 

My  reins  were  rack'd  with  endless  pains; 
So  stupid  was  I,  like  a  beast, 

Who  no  reflecting  thought  retains. 

23  Yet  still  thy  presence  me  supply 'd, 

And  thy  right  hand  assistance  gave; 
Thou  first  shalt  with  thy  counsel  guide, 
And  then  to  glory  me  receive. 


part  third — ver.  1,  25,  26,  27,  28. 

I     AT  length,  by  certain  proofs,  'tis  plain 
J\_  That  God  will  to  his  saints  be  kind: 
That  all  whose  hearts  are  pure  and  clean, 
Shall  his  protecting  favour  find. 

25  Whom  then  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone, 

Have  I,  whose  favour  I  require? 
Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there's  none 
That  I  besides  thee  can  desire. 

26  My  trembling  flesh,  and  aching  heart, 

May  often  fail  to  succour  me; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
And  my  eternal  portion  be. 

27  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove, 

Shall  into  sudden  ruin  fall; 
If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 

Thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  all. 

28  But  as  for  me,  'tis  good  and  just, 

That  I  should  still  to  God  repair; 
In  him  I  always  put  my  trust, 

And  will  his  wond'rous  works  declare,. 


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PSALM  76. 

VER.  1,  8,  11. 

1  TN  Judah  the  Almighty's  known, 
I    Almighty  there  by  wonders  shewn: 

His  name  in  Jacoo  does  excel: 
His  sanctu'ry  in  Salem  stands; 
The  majesty  that  heav'n  commands, 
In  Sion  condescends  to  dwell. 

"8  Pronounc'd  from  heav'n,  earth  heard  its  doom; 
Grew  hush'd  with  fear,  when  thou  didst  come 

The  meek  with  justice  to  restore: 
The  wrath  of  man  shall  yield  thee  praise; 
Its  last  attempts  but  serve  to  raise 
The  triumphs  of  Almighty  pow'r. 

11   Vow  to  the  Lord,  ye  nations,  bring 
Vow'd  presents  to  th'  eternal  King; 

Thus  to  his  name  due  rev'rence  pay, 
Who  proudest  potentates  can  quell, 
To  earthly  kings  more  terrible, 

Than  to  their  trembling  subjects  they. 


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PSALM  77. 

ver.  7,  9,  11,  13,  14. 

AS  God  for  ever  cast  us  off? 
Withdrawn  his  favours  quite? 
Has  both  his  mercy  and  his  truth  » 
Retir'd  to  endless  night? 

9  Can  his  long  practis'd  love  forget 
Its  wonted  aids  to  bring? 
Has  he  in  wrath  shut  up  and  seal'd 
Hit  mercy's  healing  spring? 


OF    PSALMS.  85 

11  I'll  call  to  mind  his  works  of  old, 
The  wonders  of  his  might; 
On  them  my  heart  shall  meditate, 
My  tongue  shall  them  recite. 

1 3  Safe  lodg'd  from  human  search  on  high, 

O  God,  thy  counsels  are! 
Who  is  so  great  a  God  as  ours? 
Who  can  with  him  compare? 

14  Lon^  since  a  God  of  wonders  thee 

Thy  rescu'd  people  found; 
Long  since  hast  thou  thy  chosen  seed 
With  strong  deliv'rance  crown'd. 

PSALM  78. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  %  3,  4,  5,  6. 

1  TJEAR,  O  my  people,  to  my  law 
XI  Devout  attention  lend; 

Let  the  instruction  of  my  mouth 
Deep  in  your  hearts  descend. 

2  My  tongue,  by  inspiration  taught. 

Shall  parables  unfold, 
Dark  oracles,  but  understood, 
And  own'd  for  truths  of  old: 

3  Which  we  from  sacred  registers 

Of  ancient  times  have  known, 
And  our  forefathers'  pious  care 
To  us  has  handed  down. 

4  We  will  not  hide  them  from  our  sons: 

Our  offspring  shall  be  taught 
The  praises  of  the  Lord,  whose  strength 
Has  works  of  wonder  wrought. 
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5  For  Jacob  he  this  law  ordain'd, 

This  league  with  Israel  made; 
With  charge  to  be  from  age  to  age, 
Prom  race  to  race  convey'd. 

6  That  generations  yet  to  come 

Should  to  their  unborn  heirs 
Religiously  transmit  the  same, 
And  they  again  to  theirs. 

part  second— ver.  21,  22,  24,  32,  56,  38. 

21  FT1HE  Lord  with  indignation  heard; 

M      From  heaven  avenging  flame 
On  Jacob  fell,  consuming  wrath 
On  thankless  Israel  came: 

22  Because  their  unbelieving  hearts 

In  God  would  not  confide, 
Nor  trust  his  care,  who  had  from  heaven 
Their  wants  so  oft  supply'd; 

24  Though  tasteful  manna  was  rain'd  down, 
Their  hunger  to  relieve; 
Though  from  the  stores  of  heaven  they  did 
Sustaining  corn  receive. 

32  Yet  still  they  sinn'd,  nor  would  aftbrd 
His  miracles  belief; 
Therefore  through  fruitless  travels  he 
Consum'd  their  lives  in  grief. 

56  Yet.  still  they  tempted,  still  provok'd 
The  wrath  of  God  most  high; 
Nor  would  to  practise  his  commands 
Their  stubborn  hearts  apply; 

38  Yet,  full  of  mercy,  he  forgave, 
Nor  did  with  death  chastise; 
But  turn'd  his  kindled  wrath  aside, 
Or  would  not  let  it  rise. 


OF    PSALMS. 

PSALM  79. 

ver.  5,8,  9,  11,  13. 

5  TTOW  long  wilt  thou  be  angry,  Lord? 
Jtl  Must  we  for  ever  mourn? 
Shall  thy  devouring  jealous  rage, 
Like  fire,  for  ever  burn? 

8  O  think  not  on  our  former  sins, 

But  speedily  prevent 
The  utter  ruin  of  thy  saints, 
Almost  with  sorrow  spent. 

9  Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  help, 

And  free  our  souls  from  blame; 
So  shall  our  pardon  and  defence 
Exalt  thy  glorious  name. 

11  Lord,  hear  the  sighing  pris'ner's  moans. 
Thy  saving  pow'r  extend; 
Preserve  the  wretches  doom'd  to  die, 
From  that  untimely  end. 

J  3  So  we,  thy  people  and  thy  flock, 
Shall  ever  praise  thy  name; 
And  with  glad  hearts  our  grateful  thanks. 
From  age  to  age  proclaim. 

PSALM  80. 

ver.  14,  15,  17,  18,  19, 

14  r|^0  thee,  0  God  of  hosts,  we  pray; 

JL    Thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  renew; 
From  heav'n,  thy  throne,  this  vine  survey, 
And  her  sad  state  with  pity  view. 


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15  Behold  the  vineyard  made  by  thee, 

"Which  thy  right  hand  did  guard  so  long; 
And  keep  that  branch  from  danger  free, 
"Which  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

17  Crown  thou  the  king  with  good  success, 

By  thy  right  hand  secur'd  from  wrong; 
The  Son  of  Man  in  mercy  bless, 

"Whom  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

18  So  shall  we  still  continue  free 

From  whatsoe'er  deserves  thy  blame; 
And,  if  once  more  reviv'd  by  thee, 
Will  always  praise  thy  holy  name. 

19  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 

The  lustre  of  thy  face  display; 
And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 
Like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 


PSALM  81. 

PART    FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  4. 

1  ri^O  God,  our  never  failing  strength 

JL    With  loud  applauses  sing; 
And  jointly  make  a  cheerful  noise 
To  Jacob's  awful  king. 

2  Compose  a  hymn  of  praise,  and  touch 

Your  instruments  of  joy; 
Let  psalteries  and  pleasant  harps 
Your  grateful  skill  employ. 

3  Let  trumpets  at  the  great  new  moon 

Their  joyful  voices  raise, 
To  celebrate  th'  appointed  time. 
The  solemn  day  of  praise. 


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4  For  this  a  statue  was  of  old 
Which  Jacob's  God  decreed; 
To  be  with  pious  care  observ'd 
By  Israel's  chosen  seed; 

PART  SECOND VER*  13,  14,  15. 

13  £~\  THAT  my  people  wisely  would 
\J  My  just  commandments  heed! 
And  Israel  in  my  righteous  ways 

.  With  pious  care  proceed! 

14  Then  should  my  heavy  judgments  fall 

On  all  that  them  oppose, 
And  my  avenging  hand  be  turn'd 
Against  their  numerous  foes. 

15  Their  enemies  and  mine  should  all 

Before  my  footstool  bend; 
But  as  for  them  their  happy  state 
Should  never  know  an  end. 


PSALM  84. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  10,  11,   12. 

1  *~|  GOD  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 
\^f    How  lovely  is  the  place 

Where  thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  show'st 
The  brightness  of  thy  face! 

2  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

To  view  thy  blest  abode; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  thee,  the  living  God, 

10  For  in  thy  courts  one  single  day 
'Tis  better  to  attend, 
Than,  Lord,  in  any  place  besides 
A  thousand  days  to  spend. 

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Much  rather  in  God's  house  will  I 

The  meanest  office  take, 
Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  of  sin 

My  pompous  dwelling  make. 

11  For  God,  who  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 

Will  grace  and  glory  give; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
From  them  that  justly  live. 

12  Thou  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 

How  highly  blest  is  he, 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  placed, 
Is  still  reposed  on  thee! 


PART   SECOND*— VER.  4,  5,  6,  7, 

LORD  of  hosts,  my  King  and  God, 
How  highly  blest  are  they, 
Who  in  thy  temple  always  dwell, 
And  there  thy  praise  display! 

5  Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  has  thee 

Their  sure  protection  made; 
Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 
That  to  thy  dwelling  lead! 

6  Who  pass  through  Baca's  thirsty  vale, 

Yet  no  refreshment  want; 
Their  pools  are  fill'd  with  rain,  which  thou 
At  their  request  dost  grant. 

7  Thus  they  proceed  from  strength  to  strength, 

And  stil!  approach  more  near; 
Till  all  on  Sion's  holy  mount, 
Before  their  God  appear. 


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PSALM  85. 

PART  FIRST VER.  4,  5,  7,  8. 

4  d~\  GOD  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts 
X_r   To  thy  obedience  turn; 

That,  quench'd  with  our  repenting  tears, 
Thy  wrath  no  more  may  burn. 

5  For  why  should'st  thou  be  angry  still, 

And  wrath  so  long  retain? 
Revive  us,  Lord,  and  let  thy  saints 
Thy  wonted  comfort  gain. 

7  Thy  gracious  favour,  Lord,  display. 

Which  we  have  long  implor'd; 
And,  for  thy  wond'rous  mercy's  sake. 
Thy  wonted  aid  afford. 

8  God's  answer  patiently  I'll  wait; 

For  he,  with  glad  success, 
If  they  no  more  to  folly  turn, 
His  mourning  saints  will  bless. 

PART  SECOND VER.  9,   10,  11,  IS. 

9  r  BiO  all  that  fear  God's  holy  name 

I      His  sure  salvation's  near; 
And  in  its  former  happy  state 
Our  nation  shall  appear. 

10  For  mercy  now  with  truth  is  join'd, 

And  righteousness  with  peace, 
Like  kind  companions,  absent  long, 
With  friendly  arms  embrace. 

11  Truth  from  the  earth  shall  spring,  whilst  heav'ii 

Shall  streams  of  justice  pour; 
And  God,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
Shall  endless  plenty  show'r. 


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IS  Before  him  righteousness  shall  march. 
And  his  just  paths  prepare; 
Whilst  we  his  holy  steps  pursue 
With  constant  zeal  and  care. 


PSALM  86. 

PART  FIRST VER.  2,  3,  5,  6,  9,  10. 

DO  thou,  O  God,  preserve  my  soul, 
That  does  thy  name  adore; 
Thy  servant  keep,  in  him,  whose  trust 


2 


Relies  on  thee,  restore. 

3  To  me,  who  daily  thee  invoke, 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  extend; 
Refresh  thy  servant's  soul,  whose  hopes 
On  thee  alone  depend. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  not  only  good, 

But  prompt  to  pardon  too; 
Of  plenteous  mercy  to  all  those 
Who  for  thy  mercy  sue. 

6  To  my  repeated  humble  pray'r, 

O  Lord,  attentive  be; 
When  troubled,  I  on  thee  will  call, 
For  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

9  Therefore  their  great  Creator  thee 
The  nations  shall  adore; 
Their  long-misguided  pray'rs  and  praise 
To  thy  bless'd  name  restore. 

10  All  shall  confess  thee  great,  and  great 
The  wonders  thou  hast  done; 
Confess  thee  God,  the  God  supreme, 
Confess  thee  God  alone. 


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PART  SECOND VER.  11,  12,  13,  14,  15. 

11  r¥^EACH  me  thy  way,  0  Lord,  and  I 

JL    From  truth  shall  ne'er  depart; 
In  rev'rence  to  thy  sacred  name 
Devoutly  fix  ray  heart. 

12  Thee  will  I  praise,  O  Lord  my  God, 

Praise  thee  with  heart  sincere; 
And  to  thy  everlasting  name 
Eternal  trophies  rear. 

13  Thy  boundless  mercy  shewn  to  me 

Transcends  my  pow'r  to  tell; 
For  thou  hast  oft  redeem'd  my  soul 
From  lowest  depths  of  hell. 

14  O  God,  the  sons  of  pride  and  strife 

Have  my  destruction  sought; 

Regardless  of  thy  pow'r,  that  oft 

Has  my  deliv'rance  wrought. 

15  But  thou  thy  constant  goodness  didst 

To  my  assistance  bring; 
Of  patience,  mercy,  and  of  truth, 
Thou  everlasting  spring! 

PSALM  87. 

I   £^\  OD'S  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount; 
VT  The  Lord  there  condescends  to  dwell; 
His  Sion's  gates,  in  his  account, 

Our  Israel's  fairest  tents  excel. 
Fame  glorious  things  of  thee  shall  sing, 
O  city  of  th*  Almighty  king! 

4  I'll  mention  Rahab  with  due  praise, 
In  Babylon's  applauses  join, 
The  fame  of  Ethiopia  raise, 


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With  that  of  Tyre  and  Palestine; 
And  grant  that  some  among  them  born, 
Their  age  and  country  did  adorn. 

5  But  still  of  Sion  I'll  aver, 

That  many  such  from  her  proceed; 
Th*  Almighty  shall  establish  her; 

His  gen'ral  list  shall  shew,  when  read, 
That  such  a  person  there  was  born, 
And  such  did  such  an  age  adorn. 

7  He'll  Sion  find  with  numbers  fili'd 
Of  such  as  merit  high  renown; 
For  hand  and  voice  musicians  skill 'd; 

And  (her  transcending  fame  to  crown) 
Of  such  she  shall  successions  bring, 
Like  water  from  a  living  spring. 


PSALM  89. 

PART  FIKST VER.  1,  %  5,  4,  5. 

1  PTHHY  mercies,  Lord,  shall  be  my  song; 

1     My  song  on  them  shall  ever  dwell; 
To  ages  yet  unborn  my  tongue 
Thy  never-failing  truth  shall  tell. 

2  I  have  affirm'd,  and  still  maintain, 

Thy  mercy  shall  for  ever  last; 
Thy  truth  that  does  the  heav'ns  sustain, 
Like  them  shall  stand  for  ever  fast 

3  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  thy  prophet's  voice, 

"With  David  1  a  league  have  made; 
"To  him,  my  servant,  and  my  choice, 
"By  solemn  oath  this  grant  convey'd: 

4  "While  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies  endure, 

"Thy  seed  shall  in  my  sight  remain; 
"To  them  thy  throne  T  will  ensure, 
"They  shall  to  endless  ages  reign." 


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5  For  such  stupendous  truth  and  love, 

Botli  heav'n  and  earth  just  praises  owe. 
By  choirs  of  angels  sung  above, 
And  by  assembled  saints  below. 

PART  SECOND VER.  6,  7,   15,  16. 

6  llTHAT  seraph  of  celestial  birth 

▼  j     To  vie  with  Israel's  God  shall  dare? 
Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
With  our  Almighty  Lord  compare? 

7  With  rev'rence  and  religious  dread 

His  saints  should  to  his  temple  press; 
His  fear  through  all  their  hearts  should  spread. 
Who  his  Almighty  name  confess. 

15  Happy,  thrice  happy  they,  who  hear 

Thy  sacred  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 
Who  may  at  festivals  appear, 

With  thy  most  glorious  presence  crown'd. 

16  Thy  saints  shall  always  be  o'erjoy'd 

Wrho  on  thy  sacred  name  rely; 
And,  in  thy  righteousness  employ'd, 
Above  their  fues  be  rais'd  on  hiiih. 


PART    THIRD VER.  6,  11,   13,  16,  17. 

6  XXTHAT  seraph  of  celestial  birth 

▼  f     To  vie  with  Israel's  God  shall  dare; 
Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
With  our  Almighty  Lord  compare? 

1 1  In  thee  the  sov'reign  right  remains 

Of  earth  and  heav'n;  thee,  Lord,  alone 
The  world,  and  all  that  it  contains, 
Their  Maker  and  Preserver  own. 


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13  Thy  arm  is  mighty,  strong  thy  hand, 

Yet,  Lord,  thou  dost  with  justice  reign, 
Possess'd  of  absolute  command, 

Thou  truth  and  mercy  dost  maintain. 

16  Thy  saints  shall  always  be  o'erjoy'd, 

Who  on  thy  sacred  name  rely; 
And,  in  thy  righteousness  employ'd, 
Above  their  foes  be  rais'd  on  high. 

17  For  in  thy  strength  they  shall  advance, 

Whose  conquests  from  thy  favour  spring; 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  our  deience, 
And  Israel's  God  our  Israel's  king. 


PART    FOURTH VER.  8,  9,  10,  11. 

3  IT  ORD  God  of  armies,  who  can  boast 

JLj  Of  strength  or  pow'r  like  thine  renown'd? 
Of  such  a  numerous  faithful  host, 
As  that  which  does  thy  throne  surround? 

9  Thou  dost  the  lawless  sea  control, 

And  change  the  prospect  of  the  deep; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll; 
Thou  mak'st  the  rolling  billows  sleep. 

10  Thou  brak'st  in  pieces  Rahab's  pride, 

And  didst  oppressing  pow'r  disarm; 
Thy  scatter'd  foes  have  dearly  try'd 
The  force  of  thy  resistless  arm. 

11  In  thee  the  sov'reign  right  remains 

Of  earth  and  heav'n;  thee,  Lord,  alone 
The  world,  and  all  that  it  contains, 
Their  Maker  and  Preserver  own. 


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FART  FIFTH VER.  19,  22,  26,  28. 

1 9  FTHHUS  spak'st  thou  by  thy  prophet's  voice, 
I     "A  mighty  champion  I  will  send; 
"From  Judah's  tribe  have  I  made  choice 
"Of  one,  who  shall  the  rest  defend. 

22  "No  prince  from  him  shall  tribute  force, 
"No  son  of  strife  shall  him  annoy; 
"His  spiteful  foes  I  will  disperse, 
"And  them  before  his  face  destroy. 

£6  "Me  for  his  father  he  shall  take, 

"His  God  and  rock  of  safety  call: 
"Him  I  my  first  born  son  will  make, 
"And  earthly  kings  his  subjects  all. 

28  "To  him  my  mercy  I'll  secure, 

"My  cov'nant  make  for  ever  fast: 
"His  seed  for  ever  shall  endure; 
"His  throne,  till  heav'n  dissolves,  shall  last." 

part  sixth — ver.  19,  30,  32,  34. 

19  V I  iHUS  spak'st  thou  by  thy  prophet's  voice, 
I,    "A  mighty  champion  I  will  send; 
"From  Judah's  tribe  have  I  made  choice 
"Of  one,  who  shall  the  rest  defend. 

30  "But  if  his  heirs  my  law  forsake, 

"And  from  my  sacred  precepts  stray: 
"If  they  my  righteous  statutes  break, 
"Nor  strictly  my  commands  obey; 

32  "Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  a  rod, 

"And  for  their  folly  make  them  smart: 
"Yet  will  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 
"Nor  from  my  truth,  like  them,  depart. 

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34  "My  cov'nant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 
"But  in  remembrance  fast  retain; 
"The  thing  that  once  my  lips  have  spoke 
^Shall  in  eternal  force  remain." 

PSALM  90. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  12. 

1  f\  LORD,  the  Saviour  and  defence 
\J  Of  us  thy  chosen  race, 
From  age  to  age  thou  still  hast  been 
Our  sure  abiding  place. 

S.  Before  thou  brought'st  the  mountains  forth. 
Or  th*  earth  and  world  didst  frame, 
Thou  always  wast  the  mighty  God, 
And  ever  art  the  same. 

8  Thou  turnest  man,  0  Lord,  to  dust, 
Of  which  he  first  was  made; 
And  when  thou  speak'st  the  word,  Return- 
'Tis  instantly  obey'd. 

12  So  teach  us,  Lord,  th'  uncertain  sum 

Of  our  short  days  to  mind, 
That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
May  ever  be  inclin'd. 

PART  SECOND— VER.  13,  14,    15,  16,  IT. 

13  d~\  TO  thy  servants,  Lord,  return, 
\J   And  speedily  relent! 

As  we  forsake  our  sins,  do  thou 
Revoke  our  punishment. 

14  To  satisfy  and  cheer  our  souls, 

Thy  early  mercy  seudj.   jgj^*. 
That  we  may  all  our  days  to  come 
In  joy  and  comfort  spend. 


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15  Let  happy  times,  with  large  amends, 
Dry  up  our  former  tears, 
Or  equal  at  the  least  the  term 
Of  our  afflicted  years. 

!6  To  all  thy  servants,  Lord,  let  this 
Thy  w  ond'rous  work  be  known; 
And  to  our  offspring  yet  unborn 
Thy  glorious  povv'r  be  shewn. 

17  Let  thy  bright  rays  upon  us  shine, 
Give  thou  our  work  success; 
The  glorious  work  we  have  in  hand 
Do  thou  vouchsafe  to  bless. 


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PSALM  91. 

VER.  1,  3,  5. 

E  that  has  God  his  guardian  made. 
Shall,  under  the  Almighty's  shade* 

Secure  and  undisturb'd  abide: 
Thus  to  my  soul  of  him  I'll  say, 
He  is  my  fortress  and  my  stay, 

My  God,  in  whom  I  will  confide. 

3  His  tender  love  and  watchful  care 
Shall  free  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare, 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence: 
He  over  thee  his  wings  shall  spread, 
And  cover  thy  unguarded  head; 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  strong  defence. 

5  No  terrors  that  surprise  by  night 
Shall  thy  undaunted  courage  fright, 

Nor  deadly  shafts  that  fly  by  day;* 
Nor  plague,  of  unknown  rise/that  kins 
In  darkness,  nor  infectious  ills 
That  in  the  hottest  season  slay. 


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PSALM  92. 

PART  FIRST YER.  1,  2,  3,  4. 

1  TTOW  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be 
jLJ_  To  thank  the  Lord  most  high; 
And  with  repeated  hymns  of  praise 

His  name  to  magnify! 

2  With  ev'ry  morning's  early  dawn 

His  goodness  to  relate; 
And  of  his  constant  truth,  each  night, 
The  glad  effects  repeat! 

3  To  ten  stringM  instruments  we'll  sing, 

With  tuneful  psalt'ries  join'd; 
And  to  the  harp,  with  solemn  sounds, 
For  sacred  use  design'd. 

4  For  through  thy  wond'rous  works,  O  Lord 

Thou  mak'st  my  heart  rejoice; 
The  thoughts  of  them  shall  make  me  glad, 
And  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 

PART    SECOND VER.  6,  7,  12,  13,  15. 

0  TJTOW  wondrous  are  thy  works,  0  Lord 
Jj[  How  deep  are  thy  decrees? 
Whose  winding  tracks,  in  secret  laid, 
No  stupid  sinner  sees. 

7  He  little  thinks,  when  wicked  men 
Like  grass,  look  fresh  and  gay, 
How  soon  their  short  liv'd  splendour  must 
For  ever  pass  away. 

12  But  righteous  men  like  fruitful  palms, 
Shail«make  a  glorious  show; 
As  cedars  that  on  Lebanon 
In  sfately  order  grow. 


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13  These,  planted  in  the  house  of  God, 
Within  his  courts  shall  thrive; 
Their  vigour  and  their  lustre  both 
Shall  in  old  age  revive. 

15  Thus  will  the  Lord  his  justice  shew; 
And  God,  my  strong  defence, 
Shall  due  rewards  to  all  the  world 
Impartially  dispense. 

PSALM  93. 

1  ~VJK7ITH  glory  clad,  with  strength  array'd, 

▼  Y     The  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundation  strongly  laid, 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 

2  How  surely  'stablish'd  is  thy  throne, 

Which  shall  no  change  or  period  see! 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 
Art  God  from  all  eternity! 

3  The  floods,  O  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 

And  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high; 
But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
And  make  the  angry  sea  comply. 

5  Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure; 

And  they  that  in  thy  house  would  dwell, 
That  happy  station  to  secure, 
Must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

PSALM  94. 

PART  FIRST VER.  9,   11,  7,  1. 

9   Jp*  AN  he  be  deaf  who  form'd  the  ear? 
\J  Or  blind,  who  fram'd  the  eye? 
Shall  earth's  great  Judge  not  punish  those, 
Who  his  known  will  defy? 
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1 1  He  fathoms  all  the  thoughts  of  men; 
To  him  their  hearts  lie  bare; 
His  eye  surveys  them  all,  and  sees 
How  vain  their  counsels  are. 

7  "And  yet  the  Lord  shall  ne'er  perceive/ 
Profanely  thus  they  speak, 
"Nor  any  notice  of  our  deeds 
"The  God  of  Jacob  take." 

1  O  God,  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 
Thy  vengeance  now  disclose; 
Arise,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
And  crush  thy  haughty  foes. 


PART    SECOND— VER.  12,  13,  14,  15. 

12  "OLESS'D  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  0  Lord, 
J3  In  kindness  dost  chastise; 

And  by  thv  sacred  rules  to  walk 
Dost  lovingly  advise. 

13  This  man  shall  rest  and  safety  find 

In  seasons  of  distress; 
Whilst  God  prepares  a  pit  for  those. 
That  stubbornly  transgress. 

14  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 

His  favour  wholly  take; 
His  own  possession  and  his  lot 
He  will  not  quite  forsake* 

15  The  world  shall  then  confess  thee  just 

In  all  that  thou  hast  done; 
And  those  that  choose  thy  upright  ways, 
Shall  in  those  paths  go  ^n- 


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PSALM   95._ 
ver.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6. 

1  f\  COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 

™  3  Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King: 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 
To  thank  him  for  his  favours  past; 
To  him  address  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  entliron'd  in  state, 
Is,  with  unrivall'd  glory,  great: 

A  King  superior  far  to  all, 

Whom  gods  the  heathen  falsely  call. 

4  The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command, 

The  strength  of  hills  that  reach  the  skies, 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

5  The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss, 
By  the  same  sov'reign  right,  is  his; 
'Tis  mov'd  by  his  Almighty  hand, 
That  form'd  and  fix'd  the  solid  land. 

6  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 


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PSALM  96. 

VER.  1,  10,  12. 

ING  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song; 
Let  earth  in  one  assembled  throng 
Her  common  patron's  praise  resound; 


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Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  name, 
From  duy  to  day  his  praise  proclaim, 

Who  us  has  with  salvation  crown'd; 
To  heathen  lands  his  fame  rehearse, 
His  wonders  to  the  universe. 

10  Proclaim  aloud,  Jehovah  reigns, 
Whose  pow'r  the  un.verse  sustains, 

And  banish'd  justice  will  restore. 
Let  therefore  heav'n  new  joys  confess; 
And  heav'nly  mirth  let  earth  express; 

Its  loud  applause  the  ocean  roar; 
Its  mute  inhabitants  rejoice, 
And  for  this  triumph  find  a  voice. 

72  For  joy  let  fertile  vallies  sing, 

The  cheerful  groves  their  tribute  bring, 
The  tuneful  choir  of  birds  awake, 
The  Lord's  approach  to  celebrate; 
Who  now  sets  out  with  awful  state, 

His  circuit  through  the  earth  to  take: 
From  heav'n  to  judge  the  world  he's  come. 
With  justice  to  reward  and  doom. 


PSALM  97. 
ver.  1,2,  10,  11,  12. 

1  TEHOVAH  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 
%f    In  his  just  government  rejoice; 
Let  all  the  isles  with  sacred  mirth, 

In  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 

2  Darkness  and  clouds  of  awful  shade 

His  dazzling  glory  shroud  in  state; 
Justice  and  truth  his  guards  are  made, 
And  fix'd  by  his  pavilion  wait 


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10  Ye  who  to  serve  this  Lord  aspire; 

Abhor  what's  ill,  and  truth  esteem; 
He'll  keep  his  servants'  souls  entire, 
And  them  from  wicked  hands  redeem. 

11  For  seeds  are  sown  of  glorious  light, 

A  future  harvest  for  the  just; 
And  gladness  for  the  heart  that's  right, 
To  recompense  its  pious  trust. 

15  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord; 
Memorials  of  his  holiness 
Deep  in  jour  faithful  breasts  record, 

And  with  your  thankful  tongues  confess. 

PSALM  98. 

PART    FIRST VER.  1,2,  3,  4. 


105 


1   C1I? 


ING  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song, 


Who  wond'rous  things  has  done; 
With  his  right  hand  and  holy  arm 
The  conquest  he  has  won. 

2  The  Lord  has  through  th'  astonish'd  world 

Display'd  his  saving  might, 
And  made  his  righteous  acts  appear 
In  all  the  heathens'  sight. 

3  Of  Israel's  house  his  love  and  truth 

Have  ever  mindful  been; 
WTide  earth's  remotest  parts  the  pow'r 
Of  Israel's  God  have  seen. 

4  Let  therefore  earth's  inhabitants 

Their  cheerful  voices  raise; 
And  all,  with  universal  joy, 
Kesound  their  Maker's  praise. 


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PART  SECOND VER.  2,  4,  5,  7,  8,  9. 

2  FTWE  Lord  has  through  th'  astonish'd  world 
I     Display'd  his  saving  might, 
And  made  his  righteous  acts  appear 
In  all  the  heathens'  sight. 

4  Let  therefore  earth's  inhabitants 

Their  cheerful  voices  raise; 
And  all,  with  universal  joy, 
Resound  their  Maker's  praise. 

5  "With  harp  and  hymn's  soft  melody, 

Into  the  concert  bring 
The  trumpet  and  shrill  cornet's  sound, 
Before  th'  Almighty  king. 

7  Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 

With  all  the  seas  contain; 

The  earth,  and  her  inhabitants, 

Join  concert  with  the  main. 

8  With  joy  let  riv'lets  swell  to  streams, 

To  spreading  torrents  they; 
And  echoing  vales  from  hill  to  hill 
Redoubled  shouts  convey; 

9  To  welcome  down  the  world's  great  Judge, 

Who  does  with  justice  come, 
And  with  impartial  equity, 
Both  to  reward  and  doom. 

PSALM  29. 

ver.  1,  2,  3,  4,5. 

1    TTEHOVAH  reigns,  let  therefore  all 
$J    The  guilty  nations  quake: 
On  cherubs'  wings  he  sits  enthron'd; 
Let  earth's  foundations  shake. 


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3  On  Sion's  hill  he  keeps  his  court, 
His  palace  makes  her  tow'rs; 
Yet  thence  his  sov'reignty  extends 
Supreme  o'er  earthly  pow'rs. 

3  Let  therefore  all  with  praise  address 

His  great  and  dreadful  name; 
Antl,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  proclaim. 

4  For  truth  and  justice,  in  his  reign, 

Of  strength  and  pow'r  take  place: 
His  judgments  are  with  righteousness 
Dispens'd  to  Jacob's  race. 

5  Therefore  exalt  the  Lord  our  God; 

Before  his  footstool  fall; 
And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  extol. 


PSALM  100. 

1  *\¥7ITH  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 
V  ▼     To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise; 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awfui  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise: 

3  Convinc'd  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

4  O  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 


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5  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

PSALM  102. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  11,  12,  IS. 

1  ~%1L "'  HEN  1  pour  out  my  soul  in  prayV. 
T  T      Do  thou,  O  Lord,  attend; 
To  thy  eternal  throne  of  grace 
Let  my  sad  cry  ascend. 

9  O  hide  not  thou  thy  glorious  face 
In  times  of  deep  distress; 
Incline  thine  .ear,  and  when  1  call, 
My  sorrows  soon  redress. 

11  My  days,  just  hastning  to  their  end, 

Are  like  an  ev'ning  shade: 
My  beauty  does,  like  wither'd  grass, 
With  waning  lustre  fade. 

12  But  thy  eternal  state,  O  Lord, 

No  length  of  time  shall  waste; 
The  mem'ry  of  thy  wond'rous  works 
From  age  to  age  shall  last. 

IS  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  Sion  view 
With  an  unclouded  face; 
For  now  her  time  is  come,  thy  own 
Appointed  day  of  grace. 

TART    SECOND VER.  15,  17,  19,  20,  21. 

15  FTHHE  name  and  glory  of  the  Lord 
M     All  heathen  kings  shall  fear; 
When  he  shall  Sion  build  again, 
And  in  full  state  appear. 


OF    PSALMS.  109 

17  When  he  regards  the  poor's  request, 
Nor  slights  their  earnest  pray'r; 
Our  sons,  for  their  recorded  grace, 
Shall  his  just  praise  declare. 

19  For  God,  from  his  abode  on  high, 

His  gracious  beams  display'd: 
The  Lord,  from  heav-n,  his  lofty  throne, 
Hath  all  the  earth  survey'd. 

20  He  listen'd  to  the  captives'  moans, 

He  heard  their  mournful  cry, 

And  freed  by  his  resistless  pow'r, 

The  wretches  doom'd  to  die. 

21  That  they  in  Sion,  where  he  dwells, 

Might  celebrate  his  fame; 

And  through  the  holy  city  sing 

Loud  praises  to  his  name. 

part  third — ver.  25,  26,  27,  28. 

25  V  l^HE  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

1      Of  old  by  thee  were  laid; 
Thy  hands  the  beauteous  arch  of  heav'n 
With  wond'rous  skill  have  made. 

26  Whilst  thou  for  ever  shalt  endure, 

They  soon  shall  pass  away: 
Aud,  like  a  garment  often  worn, 
Shall  tarnish  and  decay. 

27  Like  that,  when  thou  ordain'st  their  change, 

To  thy  command  they  bend; 
But  thou  continu'st  still  the  same, 
Nor  have  thy  years  an  end. 

28  Thou  to  the  children  of  thy  saints 

Shalt  lasting  quiet  give; 
Whose  happy  race,  securely  fix'd, 
Shall  in  thy  presence  live. 
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PSALM  103. 

PART  FIRST — VER.  8,  3,  9,  11,  12. 

HE  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 
And  unexampled  acts  of  grace; 
His  waken'd  wrath  does  slowly  move, 
His  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 

3  'Tis  he  that  all  thy  sins  forgives, 

And  after  sickness  makes  thee  sound; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves, 

By  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown'd. 

9  God  will  not  always  harshly  chide, 
But  with  his  anger  quickly  part; 
And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide 
More  by  his  love  than  our  desert. 

11  As  high  as  heav'n  its  arch  extends 

Above  this  little  spot  of  clay, 
So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends 
The  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 

12  As  far  as  'tis  from  east  to  west, 

So  far  has  he  our  sins  remov'd; 
Who,  with  a  father's  tender  breast, 
Has  such  as  fear'd  him  always  lov'd. 

PART  SECOND VER.  9,  11,  12,  14. 

9   £^i  OD  will  not  always  harshly  chide, 
%Jf  But  with  his  anger  quickly  part; 
And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide 
More  by  his  love  than' our  desert. 

11  As  high  as  heav'n  its  arch  extends 
Above  this  little  spot  of  clay, 
So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends 
The  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 


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12  As  far  as  'tis  from  east  to  west, 
So  far  has  he  our  sins  remov'd; 
Who,  with  a  father's  tender  breast, 
Has  such  as  fear'd  him  always  lov'd. 

14  For  God,  who  all  our  frame  surveys. 
Considers  that  we  are  but  clay; 
How  fresh  so'er  we  seem,  our  days 
Like  grass  or  flowers  must  fade  away. 

PART    THIRD VER.  1,   19,  21,  22. 

1  IV  J  Y  soul,  inspir'd  with  sacred  love, 
J  ▼  I  God's  holy  name  for  ever  bless; 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 

And  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 

19  The  Lord,  the  universal  King, 

In  heav'n  has  lix'd  his  lofty  throne: 
To  him,  ye  angels,  praises  sing, 

In  whose  great  strength  his  pow'r  is  shewn 

21  Ye  that  his  just  commands  obey, 

And  hear  and  do  his  sacred  will, 
Ye  hosts  of  his,  this  tribute  pay, 
Who  still  what  he  ordains  fulfil. 

22  Let  ev'ry  creature  jointly  bless 

The  mighty  Lord:  and  thou,  my  heart, 
Writh  grateful  joy  thy  thanks  express, 
And  in  this  concert  bear  thy  part. 


PSALM  104. 

PART    FIRST VER.   1 ,  2,  3,  4,  33. 

1  IP  LESS  God,  my  soul:  thou,  Lord,  alone 
JO*   Possessest  empire  without  bounds; 
With  honour  thou  art  crown'd,  thy  throne 
Eternal  majesty  surrounds. 

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2  With  light  thou  dost  thyself  enrobe, 

And  glory  for  a  garment  take; 
Heav'n's  curtains  stretch  beyond  the  globe, 
Thy  canopy  of  state  to  make. 

3  God  builds  on  liquid  air,  and  forms 

His  palace  chambers  in  the  skies; 
The  clouds  his  chariots  are,  and  storms 

The  swift  wing'd  steeds  with  which  he  flies. 

4  As  bright  as  flame,  as  swift  as  wind, 

His  ministers  heav'n's  palace  fill, 
To  have  their  sundry  tasks  assign'd, 

All  proud  to  serve  their  Sovereign's  will. 

33  In  praising  God,  while  he  prolongs 

My  breath,  1  will  that  breath  employ; 
And  join  devotion  to  my  songs, 
Sincere,  as  in  him  is  my  joy. 

PART  SECOND— VER.  3,  5,  7,  8,  9. 

3  jTi  OD  builds  on  liquid  air,  and  forms 
\J[  His  palace  chambers  in  the  skies; 
The  clouds  his  chariots  are,  and  storms 

The  swift  wing'd  steeds  with  which  he  flies. 

5  Earth  ort  her  centre  fix'd,  he  set, 

Her  face  with  waters  overspread; 
Nor  proudest  mountains  dar'd  as  yet 
To  lift  above  the  waves  their  head. 

7  But  when  thy  awful  face  appear'd, 

Th'  insulting  waves  dispers'd;  they  fled. 
When  once  thy  thunder's  voice  they  heard, 
•    And  by  their  haste  confess'd  their  dread. 

8  Thence  up  by  secret  tracks  they  creep, 

And,  gushing  from  the  mountain  side, 
Through  valleys  travel  to  the  deep, 
Appointed  to  receive  their  tide. 


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9  There  hast  thou  fix'd  the  ocean's  bounds, 
The  threat'ning  surges  to  repel; 
That  they  no  more  o'erpass  their  mounds, 
Nor  to  a  second  deluge  swell. 

PART    THIRD— VER.  24,  29,  30,  31. 

24  TJOW  various,  Lord,  thy  works  are  found; 
_5jL  For  which  thy  wisdom  we  adore! 
The  earth  is  with  thy  treasure  crown'd, 
Till  nature's  hand  can  grasp  no  more. 

29  Thou  for  a  moment  hid'st  thy  face, 

The  num'rous  ranks  of  creatures  mourn; 
Thou  tak'st  their  breath,  all  nature's  race 
Forthwith  to  mother  earth  return. 

30  Again  thou  send'st  thy  spirit  forth 

T'  inspire  the  mass  with  vital  seed; 
Nature's  restor'd,  and  parent  earth 
Smiles  on  her  new  created  breed. 

31  Thus  through  successive  ages  stands 

Firm  fix'd  thy  providential  care; 
Pleas'd  with  the  work  of  thy  own  hands, 
Thou  dost  the  waste  of  time  repair. 


part  fourth — ver.  29,  32,  S3, 35. 

29  PTnHOU  for  a  moment  hid'st  thy  face, 

1     The  num'rous  ranks  of  creatures  mourn 
Thou  tak'st  their  breath,  all  nature's  race 
Forthwith  to  mother  earth  return. 

32  One  look  of  thine,  one  wrathful  look, 

Earth's  panting  breast  with  terror  fills; 
One  touch  from  thee,  with  clouds  of  smoke 
In  darkness  shrouds  the  proudest  hill?. 
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S3  In  praising  God,  while  he  prolongs 

My  breath,  I  will  that  breath  employ; 
And  join  devotion  to  my  songs, 
Sincere,  as  in  him  is  my  joy. 

35  While  sinners  from  earth's  face  are  hurl'd,. 
My  soul,  praise  thou  his  holy  name, 
Till  with  my  song  the  list'ning  world 
Join  concert  and  his  praise  proclaim. 


PSALM  105. 
ver.  1,  2,  3,  4,  8. 

1  f\  RENDER  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord: 
\J   Invoke  his  sacred  name; 
Acquaint  the  nations  with  his  deeds, 

His  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

2  Sing  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns; 

His  wond'rous  works  rehearse; 
Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse. 
And  subject  of  your  verse. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  Almighty  name, 

Alone  to  be  ador'd; 
And  let  their  hearts  o'erflow  with  joy, 
That  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength 

Devoutly  still  implore; 
And,  where  he's  ever  present,  seek 
His  face  for  evermore. 

8  His  cov'nant  he  hath  kept  in  mind 
For  num'rous  ages  past, 
"Which  yet  for  thousand  ages  more 
In  equal  force  shall  last. 


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PSALM  106. 
ver.  1,2,  3,  4,  5,  48. 

RENDER  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love; 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise? 

3  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  from  thy  judgments  never  stray: 
Who  know  what's  right;  not  only  so, 
But  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford! 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

5  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity; 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 
And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine. 

48  Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  bless'd, 
His  name  eternally  confess'd; 
Let  all  his  saints,  with  full  accord, 
Sing  loud  amens — Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  107. 

PART  FIRST VER.   1,  9,  8,  22. 

iO  God  your  grateful  voices  raise. 


1  T%( 


ho  does  your  daily  patron  prove; 
And  let  your  never  ceasing  praise 
Attend  on  his  eternal  love. 


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9  For  he  from  heav'n  the  sad  estate 
Of  longing  souls  with  pity  views; 
To  hungry  souls,  that  pant  for  meat, 
His  goodness  daily  food  renews. 

8  0  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays! 

22  With  off'rings  let  his  altar  flame, 

Whilst  they  their  grateful  thanks  express, 
And  with  loud  joy  his  holy  name, 
For  all  his  acts  of  wonder,  bless. 


PART    SECOND VER.  10,  11,  13,  14,  15. 

10  CI  OME  lie,  with  darkness  coinpass'd  round, 
©   In  death's  uncomfortable  shade, 

And  with  unwieldy  fetters  bound, 
By  pressing  cares  more  heavy  made. 

11  Because  God's  counsels  they  defy'd, 

And  lightly  priz'd  his  holy  word, 
With  these  afflictions  they  were  try'd; 
They  fell,  and  none  could  help  afford. 

13  Then  soon  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

Did  they  their  mournful  cry  address; 
Who  graciously  vouchsaf'd  to  hear, 

And  freed  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

14  From  dismal  dungeons,  dark  as  night, 

And  shades,  as  black  as  death's  abode, 
He  brought  them  forth  to  cheerful  light, 
And  welcome  liberty  bestow'd. 


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15  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays! 

PART  THIRD— VER.  23,  25,  28,  29,  31. 

23  rw^HEY  that  in  ships,  with  courage  bold, 
i_    O'er  swelling  waves  their  trade  pursue, 
Do  God's  amazing  works  behold, 
And  in  the  deep  his  wonders  view. 


25  No  sooner  his  command  is  past, 

Than  forth  the  dreadful  tempest  flies, 
Which  sweeps  the  sea  with  rapid  haste, 
And  makes  the  stormy  billows  rise. 

28  Then  straight  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

They  do  their  mournful  cry  address; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafes  to  hear, 

And  frees  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

29  He  does  the  raging  storm  appease, 

And  makes  the  billows  calm  and  still; 
With  joy  they  see  their  fury  cease, 
And  their  intended  course  fulfil. 

31  0  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise, 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 
Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays! 

PART  FOURTH— VER.  33,  35,  37,  31. 

33     A    FRUITFUL  land,  where  streams  abound, 
XJL"  God's  just  revenge,  if  people  sin, 
Will  turn  to  dry  and  barren  ground, 
To  punish  those  that  dwell  therein. 


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35  The  parch'd  and  desert  heath  he  makes 

To  flow  with  streams  and  springing  wells, 
Which  for  his  lot  the  hungry  takes, 
And  in  strong  cities  safely  dwells. 

37  He  sows  the  field,  the  vineyard  plants, 
Which  gratefully  his  toil  repay; 
Nor  can>  whilst  God  his  blessing  grants, 
His  fruitful  seed  or  stock  decay. 

310  then  that  atll  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness  praise, 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 
Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays! 


PSALM  108. 

PART  FIRST VER.   1,  2,  3,  4. 

1  f\  GOD,  my  heart  is  fully  bent 
™  9  To  magnify  thy  name; 

My  tongue  with  cheerful  songs  of  praise 
Shall  celebrate  thy  fame. 

2  Awake,  my  lute;  nor  thou,  my  harp, 

Thy  warbling  notes  delay; 
Whilst  I  with  early  hymns  of  joy 
Prevent  the  dawning  day. 

3  To  all  the  listening  tribes,  0  Lord, 

Thy  wonders  I  will  tell, 
And  to  those  nations  sing  thy  praise, 
That  round  about  us  dwell; 

4  Because  thy  mercy's  boundless  height 

The  highest  heav'n  transcends, 

And  far  beyond  th*  aspiring  clouds 

Thy  faithful  truth  extends. 


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PART  SECOND VER.  5,  6,  12,  IS, 

5  TIE  thou,  ()  God,  exalted  high 
JLJ   Above  the  starry  frame; 

And  let  the  world  with  one  consent, 
Confess  thy  glorious  name. 

6  That  all  thy  chosen  people  thee 

Their  Saviour  may  declare; 
Let  thy  right  hand  protect  me  still, 
And  answer  thou  my  prayer. 

12  0!  to  thy  servant  in  distress, 
Thy  speedy  succour  send; 
For  vain  it  is  on  human  aid 
For  safety  to  depend. 

IS  Then  valiant  acts  shall  we  perform, 
If  thou  thy  power  disclose; 
For  God  it  is,  and  God  alone, 
That  treads  down  all  our  foes. 


PSALM  110. 

1  PT1HE  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake, 
1     "Till  I  thy  foes  thy  footstool  make, 
"Sit  thou  in  state,  at  my  right  hand: 
"Supreme  in  Sion  thou  shalt  be, 
"And  all  thy  proud  opposers  see 

"Subjected  to  thy  just  command. 

3  "Thee,  in  thy  power's  triumphant  day, 
"The  willing  nations  shall  obey: 

"And,  when  thy  rising  beams  they  view, 
"Shall  all,  redeem'd  from  error's  night, 
"Appear  as  numberless  and  bright 

"As  crystal  drops  of  morning  dew." 


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4  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  nor  sworn  in  vain, 
That,  like  Melchisede"h's,  thy  reign 

And  priesthood  slialJ  no  period  know: 
No  proud  competitor  to  sit 
At  thy  right  hand,  will  he  permit, 

But  in  his  wrath  crown'd  heads  o'erthrow. 

6  The  sentenc'd  heathen  he  shall  slay, 
And  till  with  carcases  his  way, 

Till  he  hath  struck  earth  s  tyrants  dead; 
But  in  the  high  way  brooks  shall  first, 
Like  a  poor  pilgrim,  slake  his  thirst, 
And  then  in  triumph  raise  his  head. 


PSALM  111. 


PART    FIRST VER.  1,2,  3,  4,  5. 

1  TTJKAISE  ye  the  Lord;  our  God  to  praise 
JL     My  soul  her  utmost  powers  shall  raise; 
With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 

Of  saints,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

2  His  works,  for  greatness  though  renown'd, 
His  wond'rous  works  with  ease  are  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright, 

And  in  the  pious  search  delight. 

3  His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame, 
And  universal  glory  claim; 

His  truth,  confirm'd  through  ages  past, 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4  By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjoin'd, 

To  keep  his  wond'rous  works  in  mind; 

And  to  posterity  record, 

That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 


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5  His  bounty  like  a  flowing  tide, 
Has  all  his  servants'  wants  supply'd; 
And  he  will  ever  keep  ill  mind 
His  cov'nant  with  our  fathers  sign'd. 

PART  SECOND VER.  1,  7,  9,  10. 

1  TJRAISE  ye  the  Lord;  our  God  to  praise 
Wl       My  soul  her  utmost  powers  shall  raise; 
With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  saints,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

7  Just  are  the  dealings  of  his  hands, 
Immutable  are  his  commands, 
By  truth  and  equity  sustain'd, 
And  for  eternal  rules  ordain?d. 

9  He  set  his  saints  from  bondage  free; 
And  then  established  his  decree, 
Forever  to  remain  the  same: 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  name. 

10  Who  wisdom's  sacred  prize  would  win, 
Must  with  the  fear  of  God  begin: 
Immortal  praise  and  heav'nly  skill 
Have  they  who  know  and  do  his  will. 


PSALM  112. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  4,  5,  6,  7. 

t  f  l^HAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe 
1      Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law; 
His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd, 
And  with  successive  honours  crown'd. 

4  The  soul  that's  fill'd  with  virtue's  light 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night; 
To  pity  the  distress'd  inclin'd, 
As  well  as  just  to  all  mankind. 
11 


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5  His  lib'ral  favours  he  extends, 
To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends; 
Yet,  what  his  charity  impairs, 

He  saves  by  prudence  in  aftairs. 

6  Beset  with  threat'ni  ng  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground; 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just 
Shall  flourish  when  he  sleeps  in  dust. 

7  111  tidings  never  can  surprise 

His  heart,  that,  fix'd  on  God  relies: 
On  safety's  rock  he  sits  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies. 


PART    SECOND VER.  1,6,   7. 

1  FTPIHAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe 
M     Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law; 
His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd, 
And  with  successive  honours  crown'd. 

6  Beset  with  threat'ning  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground: 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just 
Shall  flourish  when  he  sleeps  in  dust. 

7  111  tidings  never  can  surprise 

His  heart,  that,  fix'd  on  God  relies; 
On  safety's  rock  he  sits  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies. 


PSALM   113. 

VER.  1,  4,  6. 

E  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord, 
The  triumphs  of  his  name  record; 
His  sacred  name  for  ever  bless: 


Y 


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Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 

Due  praise  to  his  great  name  address. 

4  God  through  the  world  extends  his  sway; 
The  regions  of  eternal  day 

But  shadows  of  his  glory  are: 
With  him  whose  majesty  excels, 
Who  made  the  heav'n  in  which  he  dwells, 
Let  no  created  power  compare. 

0  Though  'tis  beneath  his  state  to  view 
In  highest  heaven  what  angels  do, 

Yet  he  to  earth  vouchsafes  his  care: 
He  takes  the  needy  from  his  cell, 
Advancing  him  in  courts  to  dwell, 
Companion  to  the  greatest  there. 

PSALM  114. 

ver.  1,  2,  3,  7,  8. 

.1  "V17HEN  Israel,  by  th'  Almighty  led, 
▼  T      Enrich'd  with  their  oppressors'  spoil, 
From  Egypt  march'd,  and  Jacob's  seed 
From  bondage  in  a  foreign  soil, 

2  Jehovah,  for  his  residence, 

Chose  out  imperial  Judah's  te.ntt 
His  mansion  royal,  and  from  thence 
Through  Israel's  camp  his  orders  sent, 

3  The  distant  sea  with  terror  saw, 

And  from  the  Almighty's  presence  fled; 
Old  Jordan's  streams,  surpris'd  with  awe, 
Retreated  to  their  fountain's  head. 

7  Earth,  tremble  on;  well  may'st  thou  fear 
Thy  Lord  and  Maker's  face  to  see: 
When  Jacob's  awful  God  draws  near, 
'Tis  time  for  earth  and  seas  to  flee: 


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8  To  flee  from  God,  who  nature's  law 
Confirms  and  cancels  at  his  will; 
Who  springs  from  flinty  rocks'can  draw, 
And  thirsty  vales  with  water  fill. 


PSALM  115. 

ver.  1,  11,  12,  14,  16,  17. 

1  1      ORD,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share.. 
JL^  But  to  thy  sacred  name 
Give  glory,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
And  truth's  eternal  fame. 

11  Let  all  who  truly  fear  the  Lord, 

On  him  they  fear  rely; 
Who  them  in  danger  can  defend, 
And  all  their  wants  supply. 

12  Of  us  he  oft  has  mindful  been, 

And  Israel's  house  will  bless; 
Priests,  Levites,  Proselytes,  ev'n  all 
Who  his  great  name  confess. 

14  On  you,  and  on  your  heirs,  he  will 
Increase  of  blessings  bring; 
Thrice  happy  you,  who  fav'rites  are 
Of  this  Almighty  King! 

16  Heav'n's  highest  orb  of  glory  he 

His  empire's  seat  design'd; 
And  gave  this  lower  globe  of  earth 
A  portion  to  mankind. 

17  They  who  in  death  and  silence  sleep, 

To  him  no  praise  afford; 
But  we  will  bless  for  evermore 
Our  ever  living  Lord, 


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PSALM  116. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  3,  4,  2,  12. 

1  1%/fY  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love 
IV  a    Entirely  is  possest, 

Because  the  Lord  vouchsaf  d  to  hear 
The  voice  of  my  request. 

3  With  deadly  sorrows  compass'd  round, 

With  pains  of  hell  oppress'd; 
When  trouble  seiz'd  my  aching  heart, 
And  anguish  rack'd  my  breast; 

4  On  God's  Almighty  name  I  call'd, 

And  thus  to  him  I  pray'd, 
"Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  save  my  soul, 
"With  sorrow  quite  dismay'd." 

2  Since  he  has  now  his  ear  inclin'd, 

I  never  will  despair; 
But  still  in  all  the  straits  of  life 
To  him  address  my  pray'r. 

12  Then  what  returns  to  him  shall  I 
For  all  his  goodness  make! 
I'll  praise  his  name,  and  with  glad  zeal 
The  cup  of  blessing  take. 

PART    SECOND— VER.  5,  7,  8,  9. 

5  TTOW  just  and  merciful  is  God! 
JLJL  How  gracious  is  the  Lord! 
Who  saves  the  harmless,  and  to  me 

Does  timely  help  aftbrd. 

7  Then,  free  from  pensive  cares,  my  soul, 
Resume  thy  wonted  rest; 
For  God  has  wond'rously  to  thee 
His  bounteous  love  exprest. 
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8  When  death  alarm'd  me,  he  removed 

My  dangers  and  my  fears; 
My  feet  from  falling  he  secur'd, 
And  dry'd  my  eyes  from  tears. 

9  Therefore  my  life's  remaining  years, 

Which  God  to  me  shall  lend, 
Will  1  in  praises  to  his  name, 
And  in  his  service,  spend. 

PSALM  nr. 

1  "^"JjTITH  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  eartb 

y  f     To  heav'n  their  voices  raise; 
Let  all,  inspir'd  with  godly  mirth, 
Sing  "solemn  hymns  of  praise. 

2  God's  tender  mercy  knows  no  bound, 

His  truth  shall  ne'er  decay; 
Then  let  the  willing  nations  round 
Their  grateful  tribute  pay. 

PSALM  118. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  5,  6,  8. 

1  ^k  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good, 
™  J   His  mercies  ne'er  decay: 
That  his  kind  favours  ever  last, 
Let  thankful  Israel  say. 

5  To  God  I  made  my  humble  moan, 

With  troubles  quite  opprest, 
And  he  releas'd  me  from  my  6traits, 
And  granted  my  request. 

6  Since,  therefore,  God  does  on  my  side 

So  graciously  appear; 
Why  should  the  vain  attempts  of  men 
Possess  my  soul  with  fear? 


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For  better  'tis  to  trust  in  God 
And  have  the  Lord  our  friend, 

Than  on  the  greatest  human  pow'r, 
For  safety  to  depend. 


PART  SECOND— VER.  15,  16,    17,  20,  19- 

15  TTOY  fills  the  dwelling  of  the  just, 
tl    Whom  God  has  sav'd  from  harm; 
For  wond'rous  things  are  brought  to  pass 

By  his  Almighty  arm. 

16  He,  by  his  own  resistless  pow'r, 

Has  endless  honour  won; 
The  saving  strength  of  his  right  hand 
Amazing  works  has  done. 

17  God  will  not  suffer  me  to  fall, 

But  still  prolongs  my  days; 
That,  by  declaring  all  his  works, 
I  may  advance  his  praise. 

20  Within  those  gates  of  God's  abode, 
To  which  the  righteous  press, 
Since  thou  hast  heard,  and  set  me  safe, 
Thy  holy  name  I'll  bless. 

19  Then  open  wide  the  temple  gates, 
To  which  the  just  repair, 
That  I  may  enter  in  and  praise 
My  great  deliverer  there. 


part  third — ver.  22,  24,  26,  28,  29. 

22  f  |  ^H AT  which  the  builders  once  refus'd, 
I      Is  now  the  corner  stone; 
This  is  the  wond'rous  work  of  God, 
The  work  of  God  alone. 


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24  This  day  is  God's;  let  all  the  land 
Exalt  their  cheerful  voice; 
Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  save  us  now, 
And  make  us  still  rejoice. 

26  Him  that  approaches  in  God's  name, 
Let  all  th'  assembly  bless; 
"We  that  belong  to  God's  own  house 
"Have  wish'd  you  good  success." 

28  Thou  art  my  Lord,  O  God,  and  still 

I'll  praise  thy  holy  name; 
Because  thou  only  art  my  God, 
I'll  celebrate  thy  fame. 

29  0  then  with  me  give  thanks  to  God, 

"Who  still  does  gracious  prove; 
And  let  the  tribute  of  our  praise 
Be  endless  as  his  love. 


PSALM  119. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  S,  4,  5,  6. 

HOW  bless'd  are  they,  who  always  keep 
The  pure  and  perfect  way! 


1 


Who  never,  from  the  sacred  paths, 
Of  God's  commandments  stray! 

2  How  bless'd,  who,  to  his  righteous  laws, 

Have  still  obedient  been! 
And  have,  with  fervent,  humble  zeal, 
His  favour  sought  to  win! 

3  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 

To  shun  each  wicked  deed; 
But,  in  the  path,  which  he  directs.. 
With  constant  care  proceed. 


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4  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin'd  us",  Lord, 

To  learn  thy  sacred  will; 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

5  O  then,  that  thy  most  holy  will 

Might  o'er  my  ways  preside, 
And  I,  the  course  of  all  my  life, 
By  thy  direction  guide! 

6  Then  with  assurance  should  I  walk, 

From  all  confusion  free; 
Convinc'd,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

PART  SECOND— VER.  9,  10,  11,  12. 

9  TMTOW  shall  the  young  preserve  their  way, 
JOl   From  all  pollution  free? 
By  making  still  their  course  of  life, 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

10  With  hearty  zeal,  for  thee  I  seek, 

To  thee  for  succour  pray; 
O  suffer  not  my  careless  steps, 
From  thy  right  paths  to  stray. 

11  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid, 

Thy  word,  my  treasure,  lies; 
To  succour  me  with  timely  aid, 
W7hen  sinful  thoughts  arise. 

12  Secur'd  by  that,  my  grateful  soul 

Shall  ever  bless  thy  name; 
0  teach  me  then,  by  thy  just  laws, 
Mv  future  life  to  frame. 


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PART  THIRD— VER.  17,  18,  19,24. 

17  TOE  gracious  to  thy  servant,  Lord, 
J5   Do  thou  my  life  defend, 
That  I,  according  to  thy  word, 

My  future  time  may  spend. 

18  Enlighten  both  my  eyes  and  mind, 

That  so  I  may  discern, 
The  wond'rous  works  which  they  behold, 
Who  thy  just  precepts  learn. 

19  Though,  like  a  stranger  in  the  land, 

From  place  to  place  I  stray, 
Thy  righteous  judgments  from  my  sight 
Remove  not  thou  away. 

24  For  thy  commands  have  always  been 

My  comfort  and  delight; 
By  them  I  learn,  with  prudent  care, 
To  guide  my  steps  aright. 

PART  FOURTH VER.  25,  30,  31,  32. 

25  "M/l" Y  soul,  oppress'd  with  deadly  care 
IT  I    Close  to  the  dust  does  cleave; 
Revive  me,  Lord,  and  let  me  now 

Thy  promis'd  aid  receive. 

30  Thy  faithful  ways,  thou  God  of  truth, 

My  happy  choice  Pve  made; 
Thy  judgments,  as  my  rule  of  life, 
Before  me  always  laid. 

31  My  care  has  been  to  make  my  life, 

With  thy  commands  agree; 
0  then  preserve  thy  servant,  Lord, 
From  shame  and  ruin  free. 


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32  So,  in  the  way  of  thy  commands, 
Shall  I  with  pleasure  run, 
And  with  a  heart  enlarg'd  with  joy, 
Successfully  go  on. 


part  fifth — ver,  33,  34,  35,  37. 

33  TNSTRUCT  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord, 

1     Thy  righteous  paths  display; 
And  1  from  them,  through  all  my  life, 
Will  never  go  astray. 

34  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 

Wilt  graciously  impart, 
To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
Devote  my  zealous  heart. 

So  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 
To  which  thy  precepts  lead; 
Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 
Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

37  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes, 
Which  this  false  world  displays; 
But  give  me  lively  pow'r  and  strength 
To  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 


41 


PART  SIXTH VER.  41,  42,  45,  48. 

THY  constant  blessing,  Lord,  bestow, 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart; 
To  me,  according  to  thy  word, 
Thy  saving  health  impart. 

42  So  shall  I,  when  my  foes  upbraid, 
This  ready  answer  make; 
*'In  God  1  trust,  who  never  will 
"His  faithful  promise  break." 


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45  Ere  long  I  trust  to  walk  at  large, 
Fioin  all  incumbrance  free; 
Since  I  re»olve  to  make  my  life 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

48  Then  will  I,  to  thy  just  decrees, 
Lift  up  my  willing  hands; 
My  care  and  bus'ne&s  then  shall  be, 
To  study  thy  commands. 

PART  SEVENTH VER.  57,  58,  59,  64. 

57  f\  LOKD,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 
\_j   And  sure  possession  art; 

Thy  words  I  steadfastly  resolve 
To  treasure  in  my  heart. 

58  With  all  the  strength  of  warm  desire 

I  did  thy  grace  implore; 
Disclose,  according  to  thy  word, 
Thy  mercy's  boundless  store. 

59  "With  due  reflection  and  strict  care 

On  all  my  ways  I  thought; 
And  so,  reclaim'd  to  thy  just  paths, 
My  wand'ring  steps  I  brought. 

64  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Abundantly  is  shed; 
0  make  me  then  exactly  learn 
Thy  sacred  paths  to  tread. 

part  eighth — ver.  65,  67,  68,  71,  72. 

65  "W7ITH  me,  thy  servant,  thou  hast  dealt 

j  J     Most  graciously,  O  Lord; 
Repeated  benefits  bestow'd, 
According  to  thy  word. 


J 


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67  Before  affliction  stopp'd  my  course, 

Mv  footsteps  went  astray; 
But  I  have  since  been  disciplin'd 
1  hy  precepts  to  obey. 

71  'Tis  good  for  me  that  1  have  felt 

Affliction's  chast'ning  rod, 
That  I  might  duly  learn  and  keep 
The  statutes  of  my  God. 

68  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  supremely  good, 

And  all  thou  dost  is  so; 
On  me,  thy  statutes  to  discern, 
Thy  saving  skill  bestow. 

72  The  law  that  from  thy  mouth  proceeds, 

Of  more  esteem  I  hold 
Than  untouched  mines,  than  thousand  mines 
Of  silver  and  of  gold. 

part  ninth— ver.  89,  90,  91,  93,  94. 

89  "¥71  OR  ever  and  for  ever,  Lord, 

wr     Unchang'd  thou  dost  remain; 
Thy  word,  establish'd  in  the  heav'ns, 
Does  all  their  orbs  sustain. 

90  Through  circling  ages,  Lord,  thy  truth 

Immovable  shall  stand, 
As  doth  the  earth,  which  thou  uphold'st 
By  thy  Almighty  hand 

91  All  things,  the  course  by  thee  ordain'd 

Ev'n  to  this  day  fulfil; 
They  are  thy  faithful  subjects  all, 
And  servants  of  thy  will. 

93  Thy  precepts,  therefore,  from  my  thoughts 
Shall  never,  Lord,  depart; 
For  thou  by  them  hast  to  new  life 
Restor'd  my  dying  heart. 
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94  As  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
Protect  me,  Lord,  from  harm, 
Who  have  thy  precepts  sought  to  know, 
And  carefully  perform. 


PART  TENTH VER.   103,  104,  105,  111. 

103  TTT^W  sweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me? 
JUL  O  what  divine  repast! 
How  much  more  grateful  to  my  soul, 

Than  honey  to  my  taste! 

104  Taught  by  thy  sacred  precepts,  I 

With  heav'nly  skill  am  blest, 
Through  which  the  treach'rous  ways  of  sin 
I  utterly  detest. 

105  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 

The  way  of  truth  to  shew; 
A  watch  light,  to  point  out  the  path 
In  which  I  ought  to  go. 

Ill  Thy  testimonies  I  have  made 
My  heritage  and  choice; 
For  they,  when  other  comforts  fail, 
My  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

PART  ELEVENTH VER.  114,  115,  116,  117. 

114  1V/I"Y  hiding  place,  my  refuge  tow'r, 
JT  I    And  shield  art  thou,  O  Lord; 
I  firmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 

On  thy  unerring  word. 

115  Hence,  ye  that  trade  in  wickedness, 

Approach  not  my  abode: 
For  firmly  I  resolve  to  keep 
The  precepts  of  my  God, 


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116  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

From  danger  set  me  free; 
Nor  make  me  of  those  hopes  asham'd* 
That  I  repose  in  thee. 

117  Uphold  me,  so  shall  I  be  safe, 

And  rescu'd  from  distress; 
To  thy  decrees  continually 
My  just  respect  address. 


PART    TWELFTH VER.  130,  132,  133,  135. 

130  ri^HE  very  entrance  to  thy  word 
JL    Celestial  light  displays; 
And  knowledge  of  true  happiness 
To  simplest  minds  conveys. 

132  With  favour,  Lord,  look  down  on  me, 

Who  thy  relief  implore; 
As  thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 
Who  thy  blest  name  adore. 

133  Directed  by  thy  heav'nly  word 

Let  all  my  footsteps  be; 

Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind 

Dominion  have  o'er  me. 

135  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Lord  make  thy  face  to  shine; 
Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep. 
My  heart  with  zeal  incline. 


PART    THIRTEENTH VER.  169,  171,  173,  174,  175. 

169  rilO  my  request  and  earnest  cry 
JL    Attend,  O  gracious  Lord; 
Inspire  my  heart  with  heav'nly  skill, 
According  to  thy  word* 


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171  Then  shall  my  grateful  lips  return 
The  tribute  of  their  praise, 
"When  thou  thy  counsels  hast  reveal 'd, 
And  taught  me  thy  just  ways. 

173  Let  thy  Almighty  arm  appear, 

And  bring  me  timely  aid; 
For  I  the  laws  thou  hast  ordain'd 
My  heart's  free  choice  have  made. 

174  My  soul  has  waited  long  to  see 

Thy  saving  grace  restor'd; 
Nor  comfort  knew,  but  what  thy  laws, 
Thy  heav'nly  laws,  afford. 

175  Prolong  my  life,  that  T  may  sing 

My  great  Restorer's  praise; 
Whose  justice  from  the  depths  of  woe.. 
My  fainting  soul  shall  rajise. 


PSALM  121. 

1  rpo  Sion's  hill  I  lift  mv  eyes, 
JL    From  thence  expecting  aid; 
From  Sion's  hill,  and  Sion's  God, 
Who  heaven  and  earth  has  made< 

S  Then  thou,  my  soul,  in  safety  rest, 
Thy  guardian  will  not  sleep; 
His  watchful  care,  that  Israel  guards, 
Will  Israel's  monarch  keep. 

5  Shelter'd  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wings, 
Thou  shalt  securely  rest, 
Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee. 
By  day  or  night,  molest 


OF   PSALMS. 

7  From  common  accidents  of  life, 
His  care  shall  guard  thee  stilU 
From  the  blind  strokes  of  chance,  and  foes 
That  lie  in  wait  to  kill. 

9  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war, 
Thy  God  shall  thee  defend; 
Conduct  thee,  through  Kfe's  pilgrimage. 
Safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 


PSALM  122. 

ver.  1,  4,  6,  7. 

1  f\  'TWAS  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 
\J  Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 
Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal  day! 

4  'Tis  thither,  by  divine  command, 
The  tribes  of  God  repair. 
Before  his  ark,  to  celebrate 

His  name,  with  praise  and  prayer. 

6  O,  pray  we  then  for  Salem's  peace, 

For  they  shall  prosp'rous  be, 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
Who  bear  true  love  to  thee, 

7  May  peace,  within  thy  sacred  walls, 

A  constant  guest  be  found, 
With  plenty  and  prosperity, 
Thy  palaces  be  crown'd. 


PSALM  125. 

1  ~VJ17H9  PIac.e  in  Sion>s  God  their  trust, 

TT     Like  Sion's  rock  shall  stand; 
Like  her  immovable  be  fix'd 
By  his  Almighty  hand. 

12* 


13? 


°  A    SELECTION 

2  Look  how  the  hills  on  ev'ry  side 

Jerusalem  inclose; 
So  stands  the  Lord  around  his  saints, 
1  o  guard  them  from  their  foes. 

3  The  wicked  may  afflict  the  just, 

But  ne'er  too  long  oppress, 

rsor  force  him  by  despair  to  seek 

Base  means  for  his  redress. 

4  Be  good,  O  righteous  God,  to  those 

V\  ho  righteous  deeds  affect; 
The  heart  that  innocence  retains, 
Let  innocence  protect. 

5  All  those  who  walk  in  crooked  paths, 

The  Lord  shall  soon  destroy, 
Cut  off  th'  unjust,  but  crown  the  saints 
With  lasting  peace  and  joy. 

PSALM  126. 
ver.  1,  %  4,  5,  6. 

i    WHE^  Sion's  God  ner  sons  recall'd 
T  ▼     From  long  captivity, 
It  seem'd  at  first  a  pleasing  dream 
Of  what  we  wish'd  to  see: 

2  But  soon  in  unaccustom'd  mirth, 
We  did  our  voice  employ, 
And  sung  our  great  Restorer's  praise 
In  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

4  To  us  bring  back  the  remnant,  Lord, 
Of  Israel's  captive  band^; 
More  welcome  than  refreshing  shovv'rs 
To  parch/d  and  thirsty  lands; 


OF    PSALMS*  139 

5  That  we  whose  work  commenc'd  in  tears, 

May  see  our  labour  thrive, 
Till  finished  with  success,  to  make 
Our  drooping  hearts  revive. 

6  Though  he  desponds  that  sows  his  grain. 

Yet  doubtless  he  shall  come 
To  bind  his  full  ear'd  sheaves,  and  bring 
The  jojfui  harvest  home. 

PSALM  130. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  3,  7,  8. 

1  XjIROM  lowest  depths  of  woe 
r     To  God  I  sent  my  cry; 
Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
And  graciously  reply. 

3  Should'st  thou  severely  judge, 
Who  can  the  trial  bear? 
But  thou  forgiv'st,  lest  we  despond, 
And  quite  renounce  thy  fear. 

7  Let  Israel  trust  in  God, 

No  bounds  his  mercy  knows; 
The  plenteous  source  and  spring,  from  whence 
Eternal  succour  flows: 

S  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 
Supplies  in  want  convey; 
A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse 
And  wash  our  guilt  away. 

PART  SECOND VER.  5,  6,  7,  8. 

5  "j%/rY  soul  with  patience  waits 
if  J.  For  thee,  the  living  Lord; 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, 
Thy  never  failing  word, 


140  A  SELECTION 

6  My  longing  eyes  look  out 

For  thy  enliv'ning  ray, 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
To  spy  the  dawning  day. 

7  Let  Israel  trust  in  God, 

No  bounds  his  mercy  knows; 
The  plenteous  source  and  spring,  from  whence 
Eternal  succour  flows: 

8  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 

Supplies  in  want  convey; 
A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse 
And  wash  our  guilt  away. 


PSALM  132. 

PART    FIRST VER.  6,  7,  13,  15. 

6  FTPIH*  appointed  place,  with  shouts  of  joy, 

I      At  Ephrata  we  found, 
And  made  the  woods  and  neighb'ring  fields 
Our  glad  applause  resound. 

7  O  with  due  rev'rence  let  us  then 

To  his  abode  repair; 
And,  prostrate  at  his  footstool  fall'n, 
Pour  out  our  humble  prayer. 

13  For  Sion  does,  in  God's  esteem, 
All  other  seats  excels 
His  place  of  everlasting  rest* 
Where  he  desires  to  dwell, 

15  Her  store,  says  he,  I  will  increase, 
Her  poor  with  plenty  bless; 
Her  saints  shall  shout  with  joy,  her  priests. 
My  saving  health  confess* 


OF    PSALMS.  141 

PART   SECOND— VER.  8,  9,  11,  17,  IS. 

8  A  RISE,  O  Lord,  and  now  possess 
A  Thy  constant  place  of  rest; 

Be  that,  not  only  with  thy  ark, 
But  with  thy  presence,  blest. 

9  Clothe  thou  thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

Make  thou  thy  saints  rejoice; 
And,  for  thy  servant  David's  sake, 
Hear  thy  Anointed's  voice, 

11  God  sware  to  David  in  his  truth, 
Nor  shall  his  oath  be  vain, 
One  of  thy  offspring,  after  thee, 
Upon  thy  throne  shall  reign. 

17  There  David's  power  shall  long  remain 

In  his  successive  line, 
And  my  anointed  servant  there 
Shall  with  fresh  lustre  shine. 

1 8  The  faces  of  his  vanquish'd  foes 

Confusion  shall  o'erspread; 
Whilst,  with  confirm 'd  success,  his  crown 
Shall  flourish  on  his  head. 

PSALM  13S. 

1  "]   TOW  vast  must  their  advantage  be, 
Xl  How  great  their  pleasure  prove, 
Who  live  like  brethren,  and  consent 

In  offices  of  love! 

2  True  love  is  like  that  precious  oil, 

Which,  pour'd  on  Aaron's  head, 
Ran  down  his  beard,  and  o'er  his  robes 
Its  costly  moisture  shed. 


142  A  SELECTION 

3  'Tis  like  refreshing  dew,  which  doe* 

On  Hermon^s  top  distil; 
Or  like  the  early  drops  that  fall 
On  Sion's  fruitful  hill. 

4  For  Sion  is  the  chosen  seat, 

Where  the  Almighty  King 
The  promis'd  blessing  has  ordain'd, 
And  life's  eternal  spring. 


PSALM  135. 

ver.  1,  2,  19,  20,  21. 

1  #"k  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  one  consent, 
\J  And  magnify  his  name; 

Let  all  the  servants  of  the  Lord 
His  worthy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Praise  him  all  ye  that  in  his  house 

Attend  with  constant  care; 
With  those  that  to  his  outmost  courts 
With  humble  zeal  repair. 

19  Their  just  returns  of  thanks  to  God 

Let  grateful  Israel  pay; 
Nor  let  the  priests  of  Aaron's  race 
To  bless  the  Lord  delay. 

20  Their  sense  of  his  unbounded  love 

Let  Levi's  house  express; 
And  let  all  those  who  fear  the  Lord, 
His  name  for  ever  bless. 

21  Let  all  with  thanks  his  wond'rous  work? 

In  Sion's  courts  proclaim; 
Let  them  in  Salem,  where  he  dwells. 
Exalt  his  holy  name. 


OP    PSALMS.  143 

PSALM  136. 
ver.  1,  6,  7,  25. 


1  PTHO  God  the  mighty  Lord 
X.    Your  joyful  thanks  repeat; 
To  him  due  prai  e  afford. 
As  good  as  he  is  great: 
For  God  does  prove 
Our  constant  friend, 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 

6  He  spread  the  ocean  round 

About  the  spacious  land; 
And  made  the  rising  ground 
Above  the  waters  stand; 
For  God,  #c. 

7  Through  heav'n  he  did  display 

His  num'rous  hosts  of  light; 
The  sun  to  rule  by  day, 
The  moon  and  stars  by  night: 
For  God,  #c. 

15  He  does  the  food  supply, 

On  which  all  creatures  live: 
To  God,  who  reigns  on  high, 
Eternal  praises  give. 
For  God  will  prove 
Our  constant  friend. 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 


144  A    SELECTION 

PSALM  137. 

ver.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6. 

1  "VW7HEN  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest, 
TT     Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates*  strearn* 
We  wept,  with  doieiul  thoughts  opprest, 
And  Sion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

£  Our  harps,  that  when  with  joy  we  sung, 
Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
With  silent  strings  neglected  hung, 
On  willow  trees,  that  withered  there. 

3  Meanwhile  our  foes,  who  all  conspir'd 

To  triumph  in  our  slavish  wrongs, 
Music  and  mirth  ot  us  requir'd, 
"Come  sing  us  one  of  Sion's  songs." 

4  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  to  sing, 

Or  touch  our  harps  with  skilful  hands! 
Shall  hymns  of  joy  to  God,  our  King, 
Be  sung  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands? 

3  O  Salem,  our  once  happy  seat! 
When  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove, 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 
The  speaking  strings  with  art  to  move.' 

6  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear, 

Eternal  silence  seize  my  tongue; 
Or  if  I  sing  one  cheerful  air, 
Till  thy  dehv'rance  is  my  song, 


©F    PSALMS.  145 

PSALM  138. 
ver.  1,  2,  3, 6,  7,  8. 

1  \¥7ITH  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and  King, 

f  f     Thy  praise  1  will  proclaim; 
Before  the  gods  with  joy  I'll  sing, 
And  bless  thy  holy  name. 

2  I'll  worship  at  thy  sacred  seat, 

And,  with  thy  love  inspir'd, 

The  praises  of  thy  truth  repeat, 

O'er  all  thy  works  admir'd. 

3  Thou  graciously  inclind'st  thine  ear 

When  I  to  thee  did  cry; 
And  when  my  soul  was  press'd  with  fear, 
Didst  inward  strength  supply. 

6  For  God,  although  enthron'd  on  high,  j 

Does  thence  the  poor  respect; 
The  proud  far  off  his  scornful  eye 

Beholds  with  just  neglect. 

•  • 

7  Though  I  with  troubles  am  oppress'd, 

He  shall  my  foes  disarm, 
Relieve  my  soul  when  most  distress'd, 
And  keep  me*safe  from  harm. 

8  The  Lord,  whose  mercies  ever  last, 

Shall  fix  my  happy  state; 
And,  mindful  of  his  favours  past, 
Shall  his  own  work  complete. 

PSALM  139. 

PART   FIRST VER.  1,  3,  5,  7,  14. 

1  v  I  iHOU,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 
JL    My  rising  up  and  lying  down; 
My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee, 
Known  long  before  conceiv'd  by  me# 
13 


146  A  SELECTION 

3  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surveys, 
My  public  haunts  and  private  ways; 
Thou  know'st  what  'tis  my  lips  would  vent, 
My  yet  unutter'd  words'  intent. 

5  Surrounded  by  thy  pow'r  I  stand; 
.On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand: 
O  skill,  for  human  reach  too  high! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye! 

7  O  could  I  so  perfidious  be, 

To  think  of  once  deserting  thee, 

Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  influence  shun? 

Or  whither  from  thy  presence  run? 

J  4  I'll  praise  thee,  from  whose  hands  I  came, 
A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame; 
The  wonders  thou  in  me  hast  shewn, 
My  soul  with  grateful  joy  must  own. 

PART  SECOND VER.  8,  9,  11,  12,  23. 

8  TTF  up  to  heav'n  I  take  my  flight, 

1    'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st  enthron'd  in  light; 
If  down  to  hell's  infernal  plains, 
'Tis  there  Almighty  vengeance  reigns. 

9  If  I  the  morning's  wings  could  gain, 
And  fly  beyond  the  western  main, 
Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

11  Or,  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight, 
Beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night; 

One  glance  from  thee,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

12  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes; 
Through  midnight  shades  thou  find'st  thy  way. 
As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day. 


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147 


23  Search,  try,  O  God,  my  thoughts  and  heart, 
If  mischief  lurk  in  any  part; 
Correct  me  where  I  go  astray, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 


PSALM  141. 
ver.  1,  2,  3,  5,8. 

1  f  ilO  thee,  O  Lord,  my  cries  ascend, 

1      O  haste  to  my  relief; 
And  with  accustom'd  pity  hear 
The  accents  of  my  grief. 

2  Instead  of  off'rings,  let  my  pray'r 

Like  morning  incense  rise: 
My  lifted  hands  supply  the  place 
Of  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

3  From  hasty  language  curb  my  tongue, 

And  let  a  constant  guard 

Still  keep  the  portal  of  my  lips 

With  wary  silence  barr'd. 

5  Let  upright  men  reprove  my  faults, 
And  I  shall  think  them  kind; 
Like  balm  that  heals  a  wounded  head 
I  their  reproof  shall  find. 

8  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  still  direct 
My  supplicating  eyes, 
0  leave  not  destitute  my  soul, 
Whose  trust  on  theeYelies* 


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PSALM  142. 

ver.  1  4,  5,  6,  7. 

1  ^1^0  God,  with  mournful  voice, 
JL    In  deep  distress  I  pray'd; 
Made  him  the  umpire  of  my  cause, 
My  wrongs  before  him  laid. 

4  I  look'd,  but  found  no  friend 

To  own  me  in  distress; 
All  refuge  fail'd,  no  man  vouchsaf'd 
His  pity  or  redress. 

5  To  God  at  last  I  pray'd; 

Thou,  Lord,  my  refuge  art, 
My  portion  in  the  land  of  life, 
Till  life  itself  depart. 

6  Reduc'd  to  greatest  straits, 

To  thee  I  make  my  moan; 

C  Save  me  from  oppressing  foes, 

For  me  too  powerful  grown. 

7  That  I  may  praise  thy  name, 

My  soul  from  prison  bring; 

Whilst  of  thy  kind  regard  to  me 

Assembled  saints  shall  sing. 


PSALM  143. 

ver.  1,2,6,  10,  11. 

i  TT  ORD,  hear  my  pray'r,  and  to  my  cry 
JLi  Thy  wonted  audience  lend; 
In  thy  accustom'd  faith  and  truth 
A  gracious  answer  send. 


149 


OF    PSALMS. 

2  Nor  at  thy  strict  tribunal  bring 
Thy  servant  to  be  try'd; 
For  in  thy  sight  no  living  man 
Can  e'er  be  justify'd. 

6  To  thee  my  hands  in  humble  prayfr 
I  fervently  stretch  out; 
My  soul  for  thy  refreshment  thirsts, 
Like  land  oppress'd  with  drought. 

10  Thou  art  my  God,  thy  righteous  will 

Instruct  me  to  obey; 
Let  thy  good  spirit  lead  and  keep 
My  soul  in  thy  right  way. 

11  0!  for  the  sake  of  thy  great  name, 

Revive  my  drooping  heart; 
For  thy  truth's  sake,  to  me,  distressed, 
Thy  promis'd  aid  impart. 


PSALM  144. 

ver.  3,  4,  7,  9. 

3  1"  ORD,  what's  in  man,  that  thou  should'st  love 
_|_J  Of  him  such  tender  care  to  take? 

What  in  his  offspring  could  thee  move 
Such  great  account  of  him  to  make? 

4  The  life  of  man  does  quickly  fade, 

His  thoughts  but  empty  are  and  vain, 
His  days  are  like  a  flying  shade, 
Of  whose  short  stay  no  signs  remain, 

7  Do  thou,  0  Lord,  from  heav'n  engage 
Thy  boundless  pow'r  my  foes  to  quell, 
And  snatch  me  from  the  stormy  rage 
Of  threat'ning  waves  that  proudly  swelk 


150  A    SELEOTIOJT 

9  So  I  to  thee,  O  King  of  kings, 

In  new  made  hymns  my  voice  shall  raise, 
And  instruments  of  many  strings 
Shall  help  me  thus  to  sing  thy  praise. 

PSALM  145. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  3,  4,  5,  7. 

1  rpiHEE  I  will  bless,  my  God  and  King, 
JL    Thy  endless  praise  proclaim; 
This  tribute  daily  I  will  bring, 
And  ever  bless  thy  name. 

S  Thou,  Lord,  beyond  compare  art  great, 
And  highly  to  be  prais'd; 
Thy  majesty,  with  boundless  height. 
Above  our  knowledge  rais'd. 

4  Renown'd  for  mighty  acts,  thy  fame 

To  future  time  extends; 
From  age  to  age  thy  glorious  name 
Successively  descends. 

5  Whilst  I  thy  glory  and  renown, 

And  wond'rous  works  express, 
The  world  with  me  thy  might  shall  own, 
And  thy  great  pow'r  confess. 

7  The  praise  that  to  thy  love  belongs, 
They  shall  with  joy  proclaim; 
Thy  truth  of  all  their  grateful  songs 
Shall  be  the  constant  theme. 

PART  SECOND— VER.  8,  9,  11,  15. 

PT^HE  Lord  is  good;  fresh  acts  of  grace 

I      His  pity  still  supplies: 
I  lis  anger  moves  with  slowest  pace, 

Hib  willing  mercy  flies. 


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9  Thy  love  through  earth  extends  its  fame, 
To  all  thy  works  express'd; 
These  shew  thy  praise,  whilst  thy  great  name 
Is  by  thy  servants  bless'd. 

11  They,  with  a  glorious  prospect  fir'd, 
Shall  of  thy  kingdom  speak; 
And  thy  great  power,  by  all  admir'd, 
Their  lofty  subject  make. 

13  Thy  steadfast  throne,  from  changes  free. 
Shall  stand  for  ever  fast; 
Thy  boundless  sway  no  end  shall  see, 
But  time  itself  out-last. 


PART   THIRD— VER.  17,  19,  16,  21 

17  XT OW  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  just, 
XI  How  righteous  all  his  ways! 
How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  trust 
For  his  assistance  prays! 

19  He  grants  the  full  desires  of  those, 
Who  him  with  fear  adore; 
And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose, 
When  they  his  aid  implore. 

16  Whate'er  their  various  wants  require, 
With  open  hand  he  gives; 
And  so  fulfils  the  just  desire 
Of  every  thing  that  lives. 

21  My  time  to  come,  in  praises  spent, 
Shall  still  advance  his  fame; 
And  all  mankind  with  one  consent, 
For  ever  bless  his  name. 


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PSALM  146. 

PART    FIRST VER.  1,  3,  4,  5. 

I  ^|  PRAISE  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul, 
\J  For  ever  bless  his  name; 
His  wond'rous  love,  while  life  shall  last, 
My  constant  praise  shall  claim. 

3  On  kings,  the  greatest  sons  of  men, 

Let  none  for  aid  rely; 
They  cannot  save  in  dangrous  times, 
Nor  timely  help  apply. 

4  Depriv'd  of  breath,  to  dust  they  turn, 

And  there  neglected  lie; 
And  all  their  thoughts  and  vain  designs, 
Together  with  them  die. 

5  Then  happy  he,  who  Jacob's  God 

For  his  protector  takes; 
"Who  sti'l  with  well  placM  hope,  the  Lord 
His  constant  refuge  makes. 

PART  SECOND VER.  6,  7,  8,  9,  10. 

5  FT^HE  Lord,  who  made  both  heaven  and  earth, 
\     And  all  that  they  contain, 
Will  never  quit  his  steadfast  truth, 
Nor  make  his  promise  vain. 

7  The  poor,  opprest,  from  all  their  wrongs 
Are  eas'd  by  his  decree; 
He  gives  the  hungry  needful  food, 
And  sets  the  pris'ners  free. 

3  By  him  the  blind  receive  their  sight, 
The  weak  and  fall'n  he  rears; 
With  kind  regard  and  tender  love 
He  for  the  righteous  cares. 


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9  The  strangers  he  preserves  from  harm, 
The  orphan  kindly  treats; 
Defends  the  widow,  and  the  wiles 
Of  wicked  men  defeats. 

10  The  God  that  does  in  Sion  dwell 
Is  our  eternal  King; 
From  age  to  age  his  reign  endures; 
Let  all  his  praises  sing. 


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PSALM  147. 

PART  FIRST VER.  1,  2,  3,  5,  7. 

1  d~\  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy, 
\J  And  celebrate  his  fame! 

For  pleasant,  good,  and  comely  'tis 
To  praise  his  holy  name. 

2  His  holy  city  God  will  build, 

Though  levell'd  with  the  ground; 
Bring  back  his  people,  though  dispers'd 
Through  all  the  nations  round. 

3  He  kindly  heal*  the  broken  hearts, 

And  all  their  wounds  does  close: 
He  tells  the  number  of  the  stars, 
Their  several  names  he  knows. 

5  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  his  power, 
His  wisdom  has  no  bound; 
The  meek  he  raises,  and  throws  down 
The  wicked  to  the  ground. 

7  To  God,  the  Lord,  a  hymn  of  praise 
With  grateful  voices  sing; 
To  songs  of  triumph  tune  the  harp, 
And  strike  each  warbling  string, 


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PART  SECOND VER.  1,  8,  9,  11,  12. 

1  f\  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy, 
\J  And  celebrate  his  fame! 
For  pleasant,  good,  and  comely  'tis 
To  praise  his  holy  name. 

8  He  covers  heaven  with  clouds,  and  thence 

Refreshing  rain  bestows; 
Through  him,  on  mountain  tops,  the  grass 
With  wond'rous  plenty  grows. 

9  He  savage  beasts  that  loosely  range, 

With  timely  food  supplies, 
He  feeds  the  ravens'  tender  brood, 
And  stops  their  hungry  cries. 

11  But  he,  to  him  that  fears  his  name 

His  tender  love  extends; 
To  him  that  on  his  boundless  grace 
With  steadfast  hope  depends. 

12  Let  Sion  and  Jerusalem 

To  God  their  praise  address; 
Who  fenc'd  their  gates  with  massy  bars., 
And  does  their  children  bless. 


PSALM  148. 

ver.  1,  5,  5,  13,  14. 

1  ~17~E  boundless  realms  of  joy, 
M     Exalt  your  Maker's  fame; 
His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame: 
Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  Cherubim, 
And  Seraphim, 
To  sing  his  praise. 


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3  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night, 
And  sun  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glitt'ring  stars  of  light, 
To  him  your  homage  pay: 
His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heavens  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

5  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 
And  praise  his  holy  name, 
By  whose  Almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came: 
And  all  shall  last, 
From  changes  free; 
His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

IS  United  zeal  be  shewn, 

His  wond'rous  fame  to  raise, 
Whose  glorious  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise: 
Earth's  utmost  ends 
His  power  obey; 
His  glorious  sway 
The  sky  transcends. 

14  His  chosen  saints  to  grace, 
He  sets  them  up  on  high, 
And  favours  Israel's  race, 
AVho  still  to  him  are  nigh: 
O  therefore  raise, 
Your  grateful  voice, 
And  still  rejoice 
The  Lord  to  praise. 


156  A    SELECTI©N 

PSALM  149. 

VER.  1,  3. 

1  f\  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord, 
\J  Prepare  your  glad  voice; 
His  praise  in  the  great 

Assembly  to  sing: 
In  our  great  Creator 

Let  Israel  rejoice; 
And  children  of  Sion 

Be  glad  in  their  King. 

3  Let  them  his  great  name 

Extol  in  the  dance; 
With  timbrel  and  harp 

His  praises  express; 
Who  always  takes  pleasure 

His  saints  to  advance, 
And  with  his  salvation 

The  humble  to  bless. 

PSALM  150. 

1  |"|  PRAISE  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place, 
\J  From  whence  his  goodness  largely  flowi 
Praise  him  in  heaven,  where  he  his  face, 
Unveil'd,  in  perfect  glory  shews. 

&  Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts, 
Which  he  in  our  behalf  has  done; 
His  kindness  this  return  exacts, 

With  which  our  praise  should  equal  run. 

3  Let  the  thrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice 

Make  rocks  and  hills  his  praise  rebound; 
Praise  him  with  harprs  melodious  noise 
And  gentle  psalt'ry's  silver  sound. 


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4  Let  virgin  troops  soft  timbrels  bring, 

And  some,  with  graceful  motion,  dance; 
Let  instruments  of  various  strings, 
With  organs  join'd,  his  praise  advance, 

5  "Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compose, 

To  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise; 
Cymbals  of  common  use,  and  those 
That  loudly  sound,  on  solemn  days. 

5  Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 

The  breath  he  does  to  them  afford, 
In  just  returns  of  praise  employ: 
Let  ev'ry  creature  praise  the  Lord, 


GLORIA  PATRI. 

Common  Measure. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 
• 
As  Psalm  25. 

To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be; 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so, 

To  all  eternity. 

As  Psalm  100. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  earth  and  heav'n  adore 

Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 
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158  A   SELECTION    OF   PSALMS. 


Js  Psalm  37. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God,  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host. 

And  suffering  saints  on  earth,  adore, 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  ana  so  shall  last, 

When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

Jls  Psalm  148. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son 
And  Spirit  ever  bless'd. 
Eternal  three  in  one, 
All  worship  be  address'd; 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  ever  more. 

As  Psalm  149. 

By  angels  in  heaven 

Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  b^address'd, 
To  God  in  three  persons, 

One  God  ever  bless'd; 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

And  always  shall  be. 


END  OF  THE  PSALMS. 


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HYMN  1. 

The  Song  of  the  Angels.     For  the  Nativity  of  ou; 
Blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 

Luke  ii,  ver.  8 — 15. 

1  "IHETHILE  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by 

T  T  night 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seiz'd  their  troubled  mind; 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
"To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

"Is  born  of  David's  line, 
"The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord| 
"And  this  shall  be  the  sign: 

4  "The  heav'nly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

"To  human  view  display'd, 
"All  meanly  wrap'd  in  swathing  bands, 
"And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  Seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song: 

8  "All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
"  \nd  to  the  earth  be  peace, 
"Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
"Begin,  and  never  cease." 


160  HYMNS. 

HYMN  2. 
The  Song  of  men  responsive  to  the  Song  of  the  Angels- 

1  WHILE  an£els  thus»  °  Lord'  reJoice* 

?T     Shall  men  no  anthems  raiser 

O  may  we  lose  these  useless  tongues, 
When  we  forget  to  praise! 

2  Then  let  us  swell  responsive  notes, 

And  join  the  heav'nly  throng; 
For  angels  no  such  love  have  known 

As  we,  to  wake  their  song. 
S  Good  will  to  sinful  dust  is  shewn, 

And  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n; 
For  lo!  th'  incarnate  Saviour  comes, 

With  news  of  joy  from  heav'n! 

4  Mercy  and  truth,  with  sweet  accord, 

His  rising  beams  adorn; 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  sing— 
"The  promis'd  child  is  born!" 

5  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains, 

By  highest  worlds  is  paid: 

Be  glory  then,  by  us  proclaim'd, 

And  by  our  lives  display'd; 

6  Till  we  attain  those  blissful  realms, 

Where  now  our  Saviour  reigns; 
To  rival  these  celestial  choirs 
In  their  immortal  strains^ 

HYMN  3. 
FOR  GOOD-FRIDJir. 

On  the  Sufferings  of  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 
1  "17*  ROM  vv  hence  these  direful  omens  round, 
r     Which  heav'n  and  earth  amaze? 
Wherefore  do  earthquakes  cleave  the  ground? 
Whv  hides  the  sun  his  rays? 


HYMNS. 


181 


a 


Well  may  the  earth  astonish'd  shake, 

And  nature  sympathize! 
The  sun  as  darkest  night  be  black! 

Their  Maker,  Jesus,  dies! 

3  Behold  fast  streaming  from  the  tree 

His  all  atoning  blood! 
Is  this  the  Infinite?  'tis  he, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God! 

4  For  me  these  pangs  his  soul  assail, 

For  me  this  death  is  borne; 
My  sins  gave  sharpness  to  the  nail, 
And  pointed  ev'ry  thorn. 

5  Let  sin  no  more  my  soul  enslave, 

Break,  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain; 
0  save  me,  whom  thou  cara'st  to  save, 
Nor  bleed,  nor  die  in  vain! 


HYMN  4. 
FOR  EASTER-DAY. 

On  the  Resurrection. 

1  ^1 INCE  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain, 
J3   A  sacrifice  for  all; 

Let  all  with  thankful  hearts,  agree 
To  keep  the  festival: 

2  Not  with  the  leaven,  as  of  old, 

Of  sin  and  malice  fed; 
But  with  unfeign'd  sincerity, 
And  truth's  unleaven'd  bread. 

3  Christ  being  rais'd  by  Pow'r  Divine, 

And  rescu'd  from  the  grave, 
Shall  die  no  more;  death  shall  on  jhim 
N©  more  dominion  have. 
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162  HYMNS 

4  For  that  he  died,  'twas  for  our  sins 

He  once  vouchsafed  to  die: 
But  that  he  lives,  he  lives  to  God 
For  all  eternity. 

5  So  count  yourselves  as  dead  to  sin, 

Rut  graciously  restor'd, 
And  made,  henceforth  alive  to  God, 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

HYMN  5. 

For  the  same. 

1  flHRIST  from  the  dead  is  rais'd,  and  made 
\J    fiie  First  Fruits  of  the  tomb; 

For.  as  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
Did  resurrection  come: 

2  For,  as  in  Adam  all  mankind 

Did  guilt  and  death  derive; 
So,  by  the  righteousness  of  Christ, 
Shall  all  be  made  alive. 

3  If,  then,  ye  risen  are  with  Christ, 

Seek  only  how  to  get 
The  things  which  are  above,  where  Christ 
At  God's  right  hand  is  set. 

HYMN  6. 
FOR  WHITSUNDAY. 

1  J^IOME,  Holy  Ghost!  Creator,  come! 
\J  Inspire  the  souls  of  thine; 

Till  ev'ry  heart  which  thou  hast  made.. 
Be  fill'd  with  grace  divine. 

2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 

Of  God,  and  fire  of  love; 

The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 

And  unction  from  above. 


HYMNS. 

3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  thou  writ'st 

God's  law  in  each  true  heart; 

The  promise  of  the  Father,  thou 

Dost  heav'nly  speech  impart. 

4  Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 

Thy  sacred  love  embrace; 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
With  thy  celestial  grace. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  foe, 

And  give  us  peace  within, 
That  by  thy  guidance  blest,  we  may- 
Escape  the  snares  of  sin. 

6  Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 

And  Son  from  death  reviv'd, 
And  thee  with  both,  O  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  art  from  both  deriv'd. 


HYMN  7. 

For  the  same. 

1   |^10ME,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 
\J   With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

3  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  earthly  toys; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise! 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 


16f 


184  HYMNS. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours! 


HYMN  8. 

For  the  same. 

1  TJE's  come!  let  every  knee  be  bent, 
JfjL  All  hearts  new  joy  resume: 
Sing  ye  redeem'd,  with  one  consent, 

"The  Comforter  is  come." 
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2  What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love, 

Could  God  on  man  bestow? 
Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
Let  man  rejoice  below! 

3  Hail,  Blessed  Spirit!  may  each  soul 

Thy  sacred  influence  feel; 
Do  thou  each  sinful  thought  control. 
And  fix  our  wav'ring  zeal! 

4  Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 

Those  checks  which  we  should  know; 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way; 
Thou  giv'st  us  strength  to  go. 

HYMN  9. 
FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION 

From  the  Revelation  of  St.  John. 

1  ri^HOU,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  pow'r, 
1     Art  worthy  to  receive; 
Since  all  things  by  thy  pow'r  were  made** 
And  by  thy  bounty  live. 


HYMNS. 

rl  And  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  pow'r, 
Honour,  and  wealth  to  gain, 
Glory,  and  strength;  who,  for  our  sins, 
A  sacrifice  was  slain! 

3  All  worthy  thou,  who  hast  redeem'd, 

And  ransom*d  us  to  God, 
From  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  coast, 
By  thy  most  precious  blood. 

4  Blessing  and  honour,  glory,  power, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heav'n, 
To  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  the  Lamb  be  giv'n. 


HYMN  10. 

For  the  same. 

1  Ik/fY  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread? 
IXA  And  does  thy  cup,  with  love  o'erflow? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

And  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know? 

2  Hail  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes! 

Rich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood! 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 

That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food! 

3  Why  are  its  dainties  all  in  vain 

Before  unwilling  hearts  display'd? 
Was  not  for  you  the  victim  slain? 
Are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread? 

4  0  let  thy  table  honour'd  be, 

And  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests! 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes! 


165 


1 66  HYMNS. 

5  Drawn  by  thy  quick'ning  grace,  0  Lord! 

Jn  countless  numbers  let  them  come, 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board, 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb! 

6  Nor  let  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run, 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest 
Who  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun! 


HYMN  11. 

For  the  same. 

1  A  ND  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 
f\    Who  once  at  distance  stood? 

And,  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 
Did  Jesus  shed  his  blood? 

2  0  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above! 
What  should  allay  our  lively  hope. 
Or  damp  our  flaming  love! 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heav'nly  choirs, 

To  praise  our  Heav'nly  King! 
0  may  that  love  which  spread  this  board, 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing— 

4  "Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 

"And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
"Good  will  from  heav'n  to  man  is  come; 
"And  let  it  never  cease! 


T 


HYMN  12. 

0JV  THE  NEW  YE  AM. 

HE  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care 
With  blessings  crowns  each  op'ning  year. 


My  scanty  span  doth  still  prolong, 
And  wakes  anew  mine  annual  song, 


HYMNS. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  vast  regions  of  the  dead, 
Since,  to  this  day,  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  period  run! 

3  We  yet  survive;  but  who  can  say, 

"Or  through  this  year,  or  month,  or  day, 

"I  shall  retain  this  vital  breath, 

"Thus  far,  at  least,  in  league  with  death?" 

4  That  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God; 
*Tis  thine  to  fix  my  soul's  abode; 
It  holds  its  life  from  thee  alone, 
On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 

5  To  thee  our  spirits  we  resign, 

Make  them  and  own  them  still  as  thine; 
So  shall  they  live  secure  from  fear, 
Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  yea* 

6  Thy  children,  panting  to  be  gone, 
May  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on, 
To  land  them  on  that  happy  shore, 

"W  here  years  and  death  are  known  no  mo: 

7  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell  shall  reach  that  place; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues: 

8  No  more  alarms  from  ghostly  foes; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

9  O,  long  expected  year!  begin; 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
To  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  with  God* 


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W 


HYMN  IS. 

The  Christian's  hope. 

HEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death. 
O'er  whelm  d  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker,  face  to  face; 
O  how  shall  I  appear! 
f*  ■  •»'■ 

2  If  jet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought; 

3  When  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  Majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul; 
O  how  shall  I  appear! 

4  But  thou  hast  told  the  troubled  mind, 

Who  does  her  sins  lament, 

The  timely  tribute  of  her  tears 

Shall  endless  woe  prevent. 

5  Then  see  the  sorrow  of  my  heart, 

E'er  yet  it  be  too  late; 
And  hear  my  Saviour's  dying  groans, 
To  give  these  sorrows  weight. 

6  For  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

Her  pardon  to  procure, 
Wrho  knows  thy  only  Son  has  died, 
To  make  her  pardon  sure. 


PART  SECOND. 

7  Great  God!  with  wonder  and  with  praise 
On  all  thy  works  I  look! 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 
Shine  brighter  in  thy  book. 


HYMNS. 

8  The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

Have  much  instruction  giv'n; 
But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heav'n. 

9  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
But  fruits  of  life  arid  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

10  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfy  xl, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

11  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 

Show  what  my  faults  have  been; 
And  from  thy  gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

12  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 

To  save  my  soul  from  Hell; 

Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside 

Such  heav'nly  wonders  tell. 

13  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 


HYMN  14, 

On  Gratitude  to  God. 
1  "VV^HEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 


169 


My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise! 
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170 


HYMNS. 


2  0  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ravish'd  heart! 
But  thou  can'st  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  Providence  my  life  sustain'd, 

And  all  my  wants  redrest, 

When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 

And  hung  upon  the  breast. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
E'er  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learnt 
To  form  themselves  in  pray'r. 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd, 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

6  When  in  the  slippVy  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm  unseen  convey'd  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths, 

It  gently  clear'd  my  way, 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
More  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 

3  Wrhen  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 
With  health  renew'd  my  face; 
And  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Reviv'd  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliss 
Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend 
Has  doubled  all  my  store. 


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10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

11  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds. 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fail,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  0  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

Ajoyful  song  I'll  raise; 

For  oh!  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. 


HYMN  15. 

On  the  Glory  of  God  in  the  Starry  Heavens:  being  a 
translation  of  part  of  the  19th  Psalm  of  Lavia\ 

1  rilHE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 

X     With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display, 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale; 
And  nightly  to  the  list'ning  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth: 


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HYMNS. 


4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn. 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found; 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  arl  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 
"The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 


HYMN  16. 

On  the  Providence  of  God:  Taken  chiefly  from  the 
%3d  Psalm  of  David, 

1  f  j^HE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 

B      And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye: 

2  My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend: 
When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant. 

3  To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  he  leads, 
Wrhere  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  lanscape  flow. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
WTith  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still; 


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5  Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade; 
Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray. 

6  Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

HYMN  17. 

For  the  Mercies  of  Redemption. 

1  A   LL  glorious  God,  what  hvmns  of  praise 
_/jL  Shall  our  transported  voices  raise! 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due, 
Wrhile  heav'n  stands  open  to  our  view! 

2  Once  we  were  fall'n,  and  O  how  low! 
Just  on  the  brink  of  endless  woe; 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above, 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

3  Scatter'd  the  shades  of  death  and  night, 
And  spread  around  his  heav'nly  light: 
By  him  what  wondrous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls,  impoverish'd  and  undone! 

4  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shores, 
A  bright  inheritance  as  ours; 
WThere  saints  in  light  our  coming  wait, 
To  share  their  holy,  happy  state! 


HYMN  18. 

For  public  Mercies  and  deliverances, 


1  SM 


ALVATION  doth  to  God  belong; 


is  pow'r  and  grace  shall  be  our  so.no-; 
From  him  alone  all  mercies  flow; 
His  arm  alone  subdues  the  foe! 


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174  HYMNS. 

2  Then  praise  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear 
Propitious  to  his  people's  pray'r; 
And  though  deliv'rance  he  may  stay, 
Yet  answers  still  in  his  own  day. 

S  0  may  this  goodness  lead  our  land. 
Still  sav'd  by  thine  Almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 
To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King; 

4  Till  ev'ry  public  temple  raise 

A  song  of  triumph  to  thy  praise; 
And  ev'ry  peaceful  private  home 
To  thee  a  temple  shall  become. 

5  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 


HYMN  19. 

On  God's  Dominion  over  the  Sea, 

1  £^i  OD  of  the  seas!  thine  awful  voice 
\Jf  Bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice; 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 

2  The  smallest  fish  that  swims  the  seas, 
Sportful,  to  thee  a  tribute  pays; 

And  largest  monsters  of  the  deep, 
At  thy  command,  or  rage  or  sleep. 

S  Thus  is  thy  glorious  pow'r  ador'd 
Among  the  wat'ry  nations,  Lord! 
Yet  men,  who  trace  the  dang'rous  waves-, 
Forget  the  might  God  who  saves! 


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HYMN  20. 

ft  hich  may  be  used  at  Sea  or  on  Land, 

1  1  "   ORD!  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide; 
JLJ  Thou  art  their  sure  defence! 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  Though  they  through  foreign  lands  should  roam, 

And  breathe  the  tainted  air 
In  burning  climates,  far  from  home, 
Yet  thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3  Thy  goodness  sweetens  evVy  soil, 

Makes  ev'ry  country  please; 
Thou  on  the  snowy  hills  dost  smile, 
And  smooth'st  the  rugged  seas! 

4  When  waves  on  waves,  to  heav'n  uprear'd, 

Defy'd  the  pilot's  art; 
When  terror  in  each  face  appear'd, 
And  sorrow  in  each  heart; 

5  To  thee  I  rais'd  my  humble  pray'r, 

To  snatch  me  from  the  grave! 
I  found  thine  ear  not  slow  to  hear. 
Nor  short  thine  arm  to  save! 

6  Thou  gav'st  the  word—the  winds  did  cease, 

The  storms  obey'd  thy  will, 
The  raging  sea  was  hush'd  in  peace, 
And  ev'ry  wave  was  still! 

7  For  this,  my  life,  in  ev'ry  state, 

A  life  of  praise  shall  be; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  fate, 
Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee* 


176  HYMNS. 


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HYMN  21. 

Prayer  and  Hope  of  Victory. 

0  W  may  the  God  of  grace  and  powV 
Attend  his  people's  humble  cry; 
Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour, 
And  send  deliv  ranee  from  on  high. 

2  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 

And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up; 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 

3  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 

And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heav'nly  hosts? 

4  Then  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 

And  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  strong, 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  song. 


HYMN  22. 

For  the  use  of  the  Sick, 

1  ~\)K7  HEN  danger,  woe,  or  death  is  nigh, 
V  j      Past  mercies  teach  me  where  to  fly; 
Thine  arm,  Almighty  God,  can  aid, 
When  sickness  grieves,  and  pains  invade. 

Z  To  all  the  various  helps  of  art 
Kindly  thy  healing;  pow'r  impart; 
Bethesda's  bath  refus'd  to  save, 
Unless  an  Angel  bless'd  the  wave. 


HYMNS.  17' 


$  All  med'cines  act  by  thy  decree, 
Receive  commission  all  from  thee; 
And  not  a  plant  which  spreads  the  plains, 
But  teems  with  health  when  heav'n  ordains, 

4  Clay  and  Siloam's  pool,  we  find. 

At  heav'n's  command  restor'd  the  blind; 
And  Jordan's  waters  hence  were  seen 
To  wash  a  Syrian  leper  clean. 

5  But  grant  me  nobler  favours  still, 
Grant  me  to  know  and  do  thy  will; 
Pur^e  my  foul  soul  from  ev'ry  stain, 
And' save  me  from  eternal  pain. 

6  Can  such  a  wretch  for  pardon  sue! 
My  crimes,  my  crimes  arise  in  view, 
Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  in  pray'r, 
And  pour  the  horrors  of  despair. 

7  But  thou,  regard  my  contrite  sighs, 
My  tortur'd  breast,  my  streaming  eyes; 
To  me  thy  boundless  love  extend, 

My  God.  my  Father,  »nd  my  friend. 

8  These  lovely  names  I  ne'er  could  plead, 
Had  not  thy  Son  vouchsafe!  to  bleed; 
His  blood  procures  to  human  race 
Admittance  to  the  Throne  of  Grace. 

9  When  sin  has  shot  its  poison'd  dart, 
And  conscious  guilt  corrodes  the  heart, 
His  blood  is  all-sufficient  found 

To  draw  the  shaft  and  heal  the  wound. 

10  What  arrows  pierce  so  deep  as  sin? 
What  venom  gives  such  pain  within? 
Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul, 
Rebuke  my  pangs,  and  make  me  whole. 


17&  HYMNS. 

11  O!  if  I  trust  thy  sov'reign  skill. 
And  bow  submissive  to  thy  will, 
Sickness  and  death  shall  both  agree 
To  bring  me,  Lord,  at  last  to  thee. 


'W 


HYMN  23. 
On  Recovery  from  Sickness. 
HEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress, 


Our  God  deserves  our  song; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Command  them  fast  again. 

3  When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word, 

Then  no  disease  withstands; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly  as  he  commands. 

4  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

He  can  our  frame  restore, 
And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back, 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 

5  To  him  I  cry'd,  "Thy  servant  save, 

"Thou  ever  good  and  just; 
"Thy  pow'r  can  rescue  from  the  grave; 
"Thy  pow'r  is  all  my  trust!" 

6  He  heard,  and  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dry'd  my  falling  tears: 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 
Through  my  remaining  years. 


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HYMN  24. 
On  the  same. 

1  "Jk/fY  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up, 
IfJL  Thee  Dl  extol  with  thankful  voice: 
Restor'd  by  thine  Almighty  pow'r, 

With  fear  before  thee  I'll  rejoice. 

2  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  oppress'd, 

To  thee  I  cry'd,  and  thou  didst  save; 
Thou  didst  support  my  sinking  hopes, 
My  life  didst  rescue  from  the  grave. 

3  Wherefore  ye  saints!  rejoice  with  me, 

With  me  sing  praises  to  the  Lord; 
Call  all  his  goodness  to  your  mind, 
And  all  his  faithfulness  record. 

4  His  anger  is  but  short;  his  love, 

Which  is  our  life,  hath  certain  stay* 
Grief  may  continue  for  a  night, 
But  joy  returns  with  rising  day! 

5  Then  what  I  vow'd,  in  my  distress, 

In  happier  hours  I  now  will  give, 
And  strive,  that  in  my  grateful  verse 
His  praises  may  for  ever  live. 

6  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  blest  and  undivided  Three, 
The  one  sole  Giver  of  all  life, 
Glory  and  praise  for  ever  be. 

HYMN  25. 

Funeral  Consolations. 

1  XTEAR  what  the  voice  from  heav'n  declares 
Jl  To  those  in  Christ  who  die! 
"Releas'd  from  all.  their  earthly  cares, 
"They  reign  with  him  on  high." 


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HYMNS. 


2  Then,  why  lament  departed  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
Death's  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends 
To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3  If  sin  be  pardon'd  we're  secure, 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside; 
The  law  gave  sin  its  strength  and  pow'r; 
But  Christ,  our  ransom,  died! 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd 

When  in  the  grave  he  lay; 
And  rising  thence,  their  hopes  he  rais'd 
To  everlasting  day. 

5  Then  joyfully,  while  life  we  have, 

To  Christ,  our  life,  we'll  sing, 
"Where  is  thy  victory,  O  graN  e? 
"And  where,  0  death,  thy  sting?" 

HYMN   26. 
Christ's  Commission  to  preach  the  Gospel. 

St.  Matt.  chap.  x. 

1  £^i  0  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name 
VJT  Sweetly  the  gospel  trumpet  sound; 
The  glorious  Jubilee  proclaim, 

Where'er  the  human  race  is  found, 

2  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies; 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 

3  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go; 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove; 
And  let  your  heav'n  taught,  conduct  show 
That  ye're  commission'd  from  above. 


HYMNS. 


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4  Freely  from  me  ye  have  receiv'd, 
Freely,  in  love,  to  others  give, 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  belie  v'd, 
And  by  your  labours,  sinners  live. 

HYMN  27. 

The  same  Commission, from  St.  Mark  xvi.  15,  Sfc.and 
from  St.  Matt,  xxviii.  18.  #c. 

1  "fl  O  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord, 

VJT  "Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive; 
"Explain  to  them  my  sacred  Word, 
"Bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live! 

2  "I'll  make  my  great  commission  known, 

"And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
"By  all  the  works  that  1  have  done, 
"And  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead, 

"Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  name; 
"Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 

"Tho'  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaspheme. 

4  "While  thus  ye  follow  ny  commands, 

"I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end: 
"All  pow'r  is  trusted  in  my  hands; 
"I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake  and  light  shone  round  his  head! 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode! 
They  to  the  farthest  nation  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


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ADDITIONAL  HYMNS 

SET  FORTH 

IN  GENERAL  CONVENTION,  1808. 

HYMN  28. 
ADVENT. 

The  Coming  and  Office  of  Christ. 

Luke  iv.  18,  19. 

1  TIT  ARK  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
JLJL  The  Saviour  promis'd  long! 

Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held: 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

And  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 


HYMNS.  1-83 

6  Our  glad  Hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

HYMN  29. 

EFIPHANY. 

The  blessedness  of  Gospel  times;  or,  the  Revelation 
of  Christ  to  Jews  and  Gentiles. 

ha.  v.  2,  7—10.      Matt.  xiii.  16,  17. 

1  TMTOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Jl   Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 

And  words  of  peace  reveal! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are! 
"Zion  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
"He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for. 
And  sought,  but  never  found! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light! 
Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ, 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad! 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


1  84  HYMNS. 

HYMN  30. 
EASTER. 

Christ  dying,  rising,  and  reigning. 

1  Ti"E  dies!  the  friend  of  sinners  dies! 
Xl  Lo!  Salem's  daughters  weep  around! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies! 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground! 

£  Come  saints  and  drop  a  tear  or  two, 

For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood! 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree; 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men! 
But  lo!  what  sudden  joys  we  see! 
Jesus  the  dead  revives  again! 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb! 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies! 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell* 

How  high  our  great  Deliv'rer  reigns; 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tyrant  death  in  chains! 

6  Say,  "Live  for  ever,  glorious  King, 

"Born  to  redeem,  instruct,  and  save!" 
Then  a*k — "O  death,  where  is  thy  sting! 
"And  where  thy  victory,  O  grave!" 


HYMNS. 

HYMN  31. 
ASCENSION. 

Christ's  Ascension. 

Psaln  xxiv.  7. 

1  ^\UR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
\_f  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 

Dragg*d  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay; 

"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates! 

"Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way!" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

4  "Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 

The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame, 

The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew 

And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo!  his  triumphant  chariot  waits, 

And  Angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 

"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates! 

"Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way!" 

6  "Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 

The  Lord  of  boundless  pow'r  possesf, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too; 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blest! 

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HYMNS. 

HYMN  32. 
PENITENTIAL. 

The  Penitent's  Supplication. 

THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 


Behold  thein  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book, 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 
Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight: 
Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  griev'd  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford: 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne.. 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring: 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dread ful^sentence  just; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sov'reign  grace: 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pard'ning  God 


HYMNS,  187 

8  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue, 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song; 
And  all  my  pow'rs  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


HYMN  33. 
PENITENTIAL. 

Jer.  iii.  22.  Hos.  xiv.  4. 

1  "I  TTOW  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart 
JLJL  Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 

Forgetful  of  his  word! 

2  Yet  sov'reign  mercy  calls,  "Return;'5 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 
O  take  the  wand'rer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wond'rous  love? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  pow'r* 

How  glorious,  how  divine! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


1 88  HYMNS. 


HYMN  34. 
PENITENTIAL. 

The  Pool  of  Bethesda. 

John  v.  2 — 4 

OW  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I 


H 


Here,  in  thy  ways,  forgotten  lie? 
When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  to  me? 

2  Sinners  on  ev'ry  side  step  in, 
And  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin; 
But  I,  an  helpless  sin-sick  soul, 
Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou,  cov'nant  angel,  swift  come  down, 
To-day  thine  own  appointments  crown; 
Thv  pow'r  into  the  means  infuse, 
And  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 

4  Thou  seest  me  lying  at  the  pool; 

I  would,  thou  know'st  I  would,  be  whole; 
O  let  the  troubled  waters  move, 
And  minister  thy  healing  love. 

HYMN  35. 
PENITENTIAL. 

1  g~^  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone? 
\J  0  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus"  feet! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find: 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 


HYMNS.  189 

S  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 
And  fully  set  my  spirit  free; 
I  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would;  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r: 

My  heart  from  ev'ry  sin  release; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 

Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay: 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart  appear; 
My  God,  my  Saviour  come  away! 


HYMN  36. 

The  necessity  of  renewing  grace, 

X  TTOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
_1  I   Unconscious  of  its  load! 
The  heart  unchang'd  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  The  will  perverse,  the  passions  blind, 

In  paths  of  ruin  stray: 
Reason  debas'd  can  never  find 
The  safe  the  narrow  way. 

3  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue? 
'Tis  thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 


190  HYMNS. 

4  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recal, 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise; 

And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 

From  reason's  darken'd  eyes. 

5  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live; 

A  beam  of  heav'n,  a  vital  ray 

'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

G  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 
And  give  them  life  divine! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  pow'rs, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 


HYMN  37. 

Watchfulness  and  Prayer. 

Mutt.  xxvi.  41. 

LAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise! 
What  snares  beset  my  way! 
Lo  heav'n,  0  let  me  lift  my  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 


'A 


2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears! 

3  0  gracious  God,  in  whom  1  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 


HYMNS.  191 


5  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

6  O  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee; 

And  let  ine  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 


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HYMN  38. 

The  Joys  of  Heaven. 
OME,  Lord!  and  warm  each  languid  heart. 


uispire  each  lifeless  tongue; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  every  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease: 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul  from  sin  for  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  pow'r  no  more; 
But  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There  on  a  throne  (how  dazzling  bright!) 

Th'  exalted  Saviour  shines; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
•  On  all  the  heav'nly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  the  immortal  songs. 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name 
Emplov  their  tuneful  tongues. 


192  HYMNS. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 
Our  feeble  notes  inspire; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 


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HYMN  39. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth* 
OME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 


And  let  our  joys  be  known; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  thione. 

£  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banish'd  from  this  place! 
Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  fav'rites  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas; 

5  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love; 
He  shall  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow'rs 
To  carry  us  above. 

6  There  shall  we  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in 


HYMNS. 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

8  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

9  The  Hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

10  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


HYMN  40. 

Time  and  Eternity. 

2   Cor.  iv.  18. 

HOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 
Detain  our  heart  and  eyes, 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 
And  strangers  to  the.  skies? 

These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay, 

They  fade  upon  the  sight; 
And  quickly  will  thejr  brightest  day 

Be  lost  in  endless  night. 

Their  brightest  day,  alas!  how  vain! 

With  conscious  sighs  we  own; 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain, 

O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 
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194  HVMNS. 

4  O  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades! 

5  There  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever  blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

6  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim! 
"With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

7  Then  shall,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  wishes  rise 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring; 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 


HYMN  41. 

The  Christian's  Confidence. 

1  "VTTTHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

f  *     To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all: 


HYMNS. 


190 


There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 

And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


HYMN  42. 

INVITING. 

Life  the  Day  of  Grace  and  Hope. 
Bed.  ix.  4—6,  10. 

1  1  "  IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
JLi  The  time  t*  ensure  the  great  reward; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath  giv'n 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die; 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie; 
Their  mem'ry  and  their  sense  is  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue; 
Since  no  device  or  work  is  found, 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past, 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 


^96  HYMNS. 

HYMN  45. 
INVITING. 

The  Goodness  of  God. 

Ndhum  i.  7. 

1  "^7"E  humble  souls,  approach  ywjr  God 

■      With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him. we  live  and  move; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come, 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward, 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  Almighty  love, 

What  honours  shall  we  raise? 
Not  all  th*  angelic  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise, 


HYMNS.  197 

HYMN  44. 

Morning  Hymn, 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
i\  Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 

To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Redeem  thy  mispent  time  that's  past; 
And  live  this  day,  as  'twere  thy  last: 
T'  improve  thy  talents  take  due  care; 
'Gainst  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere, 

Thy  conscience  as  the  noon  day  clear: 
Think  how  th'  all  seeing  God,  thy  ways, 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts,  surveys. 

4  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part; 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King. 

5  I  wake,  I  wake,  ye  heavenly  choir! 
May  your  devotion  me  inspire; 
That  I  like  you  my  age  may  spend, 
Like  you  may  on  my  God  attend. 

6  May  I  like  you  in  God  delight, 
Have  all  day  long  my  God  in  sight; 
Perform  like  you  my  Maker's  will: 
0!  may  I  never  more  do  ill. 

7  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refresh'd  me  while  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wakeu 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake, 

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198  HYMNS, 

8  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 

Guard  my  first  spring  of  thought  and  will. 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

9  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

10  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below: 
Praise  him  above,  y'  angelic  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 


HYMN  45. 

Evening  Hymn. 

LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night; 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light: 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thy  own  Almighty  wings. 


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3  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
That,  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee 
I,  ere  1  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread, 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed: 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphant  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close.: 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vig'rous  make, 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 


HYMNS.  199 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heav'nly  thoughts  supply: 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  povv'rs  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Let  my  blest  guardian,  while  I  sleep, 
Close  to  my  bed  his  vigils  keep; 
Divine  love  into  me  instil, 

Stop  all  the  avenues  of  ill. 

7  Thought  to  thought  with  my  soul  converse. 
Celestial  joys  to  me  rehearse; 

And  in  my  stead,  all  the  night  long, 
Sing  to  my  God  a  grateful  song. 

8  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow: 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  y*  angelic  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


HYMN  46. 
Paraphrase  of  the  100th  Psalm. 

1  TT|EFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

li   Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men; 
And  when  like  wanu'ring  sheep  we  stray'ds 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frames 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name? 


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200  HYMNS. 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  80ngs, 

High  as  the  heav'n  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love: 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


HYMN  47. 
Praise  to  the  Redeemer* 

1  FTT^O  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name, 

I      Awake  the  sacred  song! 
0  may  his  love  (immortal  flame!) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach: 

What  mortal  tongue  display? 
Imagination's  utmost,  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss,   • 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die! 
Was  ever  love  like  this? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee; 
May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"The  Saviour  dy'd  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 

Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


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HYMNS.  201 


HYMN  48. 
Communion  with  Christ. 

1  rilO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

M     That  name,  in  heav'n  and  earth  ador'd, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know. 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs: 

The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

S  Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet; 
O  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love. 

4  Yes,  Lord,  we  love  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more; 
And  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine, 

5  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  thy  wond'rous  love  display'd; 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful  agonizing  pains. 

6  Let  humble  penitential  woe, 
With  painful  pleasing  anguish  flow; 
And  thy  forgiving  love  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy  to  ev'ry  heart. 

HYMN  49. 

The  Lord's  Day. 

1  "VI7ELC0ME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
*  T      That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 


202 


HYMNS. 


2  The  King  himself  comes  near 

To  feast  his  saints  to-day: 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  placfe 

Where  Jesu3  is  within, 
Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  it  is  call'd  to  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


HYMN  50. 

Preparations  for  Religious  Worship. 

1  |,iAR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone, 
Wr     Let  my  religious  hours  alone; 

From  flesh  and  sense  I  would  be  free, 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire, 

To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  lore, 
And  feel  thine  influence  from  above. 


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3  When  I  can  say  that  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  see  thy  glories  shine, 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  men  call  rich  and  great. 

4  Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land; 

And  in  thy  temple  let  me  know 
The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 


HYMNS.  £03 

HYMN  51. 

Thine  Eyes  shall  see  the  King  in  his  Beauty. 

Isaiah  xxxiii.  17. 

1   O  HOULD  nature's  charms,  to  please  the  eye, 
J^    In  sweet  assemblage  join; 
All  nature's  charms  would  <lroop  and  die, 
Jesus,  compar'd  with  thine. 

Q  Vain  were  her  fairest  beams  display'd, 
And  vain  her  blooming  store; 
Her  brightness  languishes  to  shade, 
Her  beauty  is  no  more. 

3  But  ah,  how  far  from  mortal  sight 

The  Lord  of  glory  dwells! 
A  veil  of  interposing  night 
His  radiant  face  conceals. 

4  O  could  my  longing  spirit  rise 

On  strong  immortal  wing, 
And  reach  thy  palace  in  the  skies, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  King!_ 

5  There  thousands  worship  at  thy  feet9 

And  there  (divine  employ!) 
The  triumphs  of  thy  love  repeat, 
In  songs  of  endless  joy. 

6  Thy  presence  beams  eternal  day 

O'er  all  the  blissful  place; 
"Who  would  not  drop  this  load  of  clay, 
And  die  to  see  thy  face? 


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204  HYMNS. 

HYMN  52. 

The  excellency  and  sufficiency  of  the  Scriptures. 

ATHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines: 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustle.ss  riches  find; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows 

And  yields  a  free  repast, 
.  Subkmer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice' 

Spreads  heav'nly  peace  around; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heav'nly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  sees 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


HYMXS. 

HYMN  53. 

The  Seasons  crowned  with  Goodness. 

Psalm  lxv.  11. 

1  "1J1 TERNAL  source  of  ev'ry  joy! 

X_i  Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
"While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee,  Sov'reign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flow'ry  spring  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land; 

,  The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coast  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
"With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
"Where  days  and^years  revolve  no  more. 

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HYMN  54. 

A  Funeral  Thought. 
1  ITT  ARK!  from  the  tombs  a  mournful  sound! 
XX  eMy  ears  attend  the  cry: 
"Ye  living  men!  come  view  the  ground, 
"Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

£  "Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
"In  spite  of  all  your  tow'rs! 
"The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head 
"Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God!  is  this  our  certain  doom! 

And  are  we  still  secure! 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb; 
And  yet  prepare  no  more! 

4  Grant  us  the  pow'r  of  quick'ning  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky, 

HYMN  55. 

*fl  Charity  Hymn. 

Tune.    Sicillian  Mariners. 


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ORD  of  life,  all  praise  excelling, 
UjJ  Thou,  in  glory  unconfin'd, 
Deign'st  to  make  thy  humble  dwelling 
With  the  poor  of  humble  mind. 
Deign'st  to  make,  &c. 


2  As  thy  love,  through  all  creation, 
Beams  like  thy  diffusive  light; 
So  the  scorn" d  and  humble  station 
Shrinks  before  thine  equal  sight 
So  the  scorn'd,  &c. 


HYMNS.  207 

3  Thus  thy  care,  for  all  providing, 

Warm'd  thy  faithful  prophet's  tongue ; 
Who,  the  lot  of  all  deciding, 
To  thy  chosen  Israel  sung: 
Who  the  lot,  &c. 

4  "When  thine  harvest  yields  thee  pleasure, 

"Thou  the  golden  sheaf  shalt  bind; 
"To  the  poor  belongs  the  treasure 

'•Of  the  scatter  d  ears  behind." 

"These  thy  God  ordains  to  bless 
"The  widow  and  the  fatherless." 

5  "When  thine  olive  plants  increasing, 

"Pour  their  plenty  o'er  thy  plain, 
"Grateful  thou  shalt  take  the  blessing, 
"But  not  search  the  bough  again  " 
"These,  &c." 

6  "When  thy  favour'd  vintage  flowing, 

"Gladdens  thy  autumnal  scene, 
"Own  the  bounteous  hand  bestowing, 
"But  thy  vines  the  poor  shall  glean." 
"These,  &c" 


7  Still  we  read  thy  word  declaring 
Mercy,  Lord,  thine  own  decree; 
Mercv,  ev'ry  sorrow  sharing, 

Warms  the  heart  resembling  thee. 
Mercy,  ev'ry,  &c. 


8  Still  the  orphan  and  the  stranger, 
Still  the  widow  owns  thy  care; 
Screen'd  by  thee  in  ev'ry  danger, 
Heard  by  thee  in  ev'ry  pray'r. 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Jimen, 


208  smuts. 

HYMN  56. 

At  the  Ordination  or  Institution  of  a  Minister 

X  "171 ATHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  house 
Jt     We  pay  our  homage  and  our  vows: 
Whilst  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heav'n  he  rose, 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts,  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprang  the  Apostle's  honour'd  name. 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame; 

Hence  dictates  the  prophetic  sage, 
And  hence  the  evangelic  page. 

4  In  lower  forms  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence  and  Teachers  rise; 
Who  though  with  feebler  rays  they  shine* 
Still  mark  a  long  extended  line. 

5  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And,  fed  by  him,  their  graces  live; 
Whilst  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
Amid  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

6  So  shall  the  bright  succession  fun, 
Through  all  the  courses  of  the  sun; 
Whilst  unborn  churches,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

7  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise, 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 


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HYMNS.  209 

HYMN  57. 

Prayer  for  Ministers, 
ATHER  of  mercies!  bow  thine  ear, 


Attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be! 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge, 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge; 

Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain, 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain- 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new  creating  pow'r. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains; 

Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 


END  OF  THE  HYMNS, 


TABLE 


To  find  Psalms  adapted  to  the  Festivals  and  Fasts 
of  the  Church,  and  other  occasions. 


ADVENT,  -      Ps» 

Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps 

Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps 

Ps. 

Ps. 
Alms  giving,  -    Ps. 

Ps. 
Ascension,      -    Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps. 
Ash  W  ednesday ,  Ps. 

Ps 

Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps. 
Christmas  day,    Ps. 

Ps 

Pb. 

Ps- 

Ps. 

Ps 
Confirmation,      Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps. 

Ps. 


33,  part'l 
48 

50,  part  1 

63 

67 

68,  part  3 

72 

76 

80 

96 

98,  part  I 

118,  part  3 
146,  part  2 

41 
112,  part  1 

24,  part  2 
47 

68,  part  2 
104,  pan  1 

51 

79 

85,  part  1 

90,  part  2 
130,  part  1 

45* 

85,  part  2 

89,  part  5 

98,  part  1 
110 
132,  part  2 

19,  part  2 

25 ,  part  2 

34,  part  4 

119,  part  2 
ib.  part  5 
ib.  part  10 


Consecration  of 
a  church,     - 

Easter  Eve,    - 

Easter  Day,    - 

Epiphany,  -    - 


Funeral,    -    - 
Good  Friday, 

Harvest,    -     - 

Institution  of  a 
Minister,     - 

Lent,  -  -  - 


Ps.  26, 
Ps  122 
Ps.  16 
Ps.  40, 
Ps.  30 
Ps.  57, 
Ps.  118, 
Ps.  66, 
Ps.  22, 
Ps.  45 
Ps.  67 
Ps.  72 
Ps.  96 
Ps.  98, 
Ps.  39 
Ps.  90, 
Ps  144 
Ps.  22 
Ps.  40 
Ps  55 
Ps.  69 
Ps.  65, 
Ps.  147, 

Ps.  122 
Ps.  132, 
Ps.  133 
Ps  135 
Ps.  6 
Ps.  32 
Ps.  51 
Ps.  102 
Ps.  130 
Ps.  143 


parts 


part  1 

part  2 
part  3 
part  1 
part  4 


part  1 
part  1 


part  2 
part  2 


part  1 


TABLE. 


Passion  Week, 


Pestilence,  pre- 
servation  in  it,  Ps. 


2,  part  1 
9,  part  2 

22 

55 

69 
Ps.  118,  part  2 


Ps. 
Ps. 
Ps. 
Ps. 
Ps. 


91 


Trinity  Sunday,  Ps. 
Ps. 


Whitsunday, 


parts 
part  3 


89, 

95 
Ps.  103, 
Ps.  104,  part  1 
Ps.  110 
Ps  148 
Ps.    48 

Ps.    68,  part  2 
Ps.  145,  part  2 


TABLE 


To  find  each  Hymn  by  its  beginning. 


Page. 
Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  190 
All-glorious  God,  what  hymns  of 

praise  173 

And  are  we  now  brought  near  to 

God  166 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the 

sun  197 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne  199 
Christ  from  the  dead   is  rais'd, 

and  made  162 

Come.  Holy  Ghost!  Creator  come  ib. 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove  163 
Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  lan- 
guid heart  191 
Come,  we  that  lore  the  Lord  192 
Eternal  souree  of  every  joy  205 
Par    from     my   thoughts,    vain 

world  be  gone  202 

Father  of  mercies!  in  thy  word  2o4 
Father  of  mercies!  in  thy  house  2o8 
Father  of  mercies!  bow  thine  ear  209 
From  whence  these  direful  omens 

round  160 

God   of  the   seas!    thine  awful 

voice  174 

Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name  180 
Go  preach  my  Gospel,  saith  the 

Lord  181 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night  198 
Hark  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour 

comes  182 

Hark!  from  the  tombs,  a  mournful 

sound  206 

Hear  what  the  voice  from   hea- 
ven declares  179 
He's  come!  let  every  knee  be  bent  164 
He  dies!   the  friend  of  sinners, 

dies  184 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet  183 
How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart  187 
How    long,   thou  faithful  God, 

shall  I  188 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies      189 


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How  long  shall  earth's  alluring 

toys  193 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord  195 
Lord!  for  the  just  thou  dost  pro- 
vide 175 
Lord  of  life,  all  praise  excelling:  206 
My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread  165 
My  God,  since  thou  hast  raised 

me  up  179 

Now  may  the  God  of  grace  and 

power  176 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  188 
O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners 

cry  186 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  185 
Salvation  doth  to  God  belong  ^  173 
Since  Christ  our  passover  is  slain  161 
Should  nature's  charms  to  please 

the  eye  203 

The  God  of  life,  whose  constant 

care  166 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  pre- 
pare 172 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high  171 
Thou,  God,   all  glory,  honour, 

power  164 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name  200 
To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord  201 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest  ib. 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God  169 
When     danger,    woe,  or  death 

is  nigh  176 

When,  rising  from  the    bed  of 

death  168 

When  we  are  raised  from  deep 

distress  178 

While   shepherds  watch'd   their 

flocks  by  night  159 

While  angels  thus,  O  Lord,  re- 
joice 160 
When  I  can  read  my  title  clear     194 
¥*  humble  souls,  approach  your 
God                                             196 


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